Finding the Third Proportional to 166,032 and 250,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,032 and 250,776 is: 378,773.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,032 : 250,776 = 250,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,032/250,776 = 250,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,032x = 250,776 × 250,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,032x = 62,888,602,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,888,602,176/166,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,773.98
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