Finding the Third Proportional to 166,028 and 249,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,028 and 249,162 is: 373,923.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,028 : 249,162 = 249,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,028/249,162 = 249,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,028x = 249,162 × 249,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,028x = 62,081,702,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,081,702,244/166,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,923.09
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