Finding the Third Proportional to 166,029 and 249,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,029 and 249,165 is: 373,929.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,029 : 249,165 = 249,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,029/249,165 = 249,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,029x = 249,165 × 249,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,029x = 62,083,197,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,083,197,225/166,029 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,929.84
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