Finding the Third Proportional to 166,038 and 259,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,038 and 259,425 is: 405,336.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,038 : 259,425 = 259,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,038/259,425 = 259,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,038x = 259,425 × 259,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,038x = 67,301,330,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,301,330,625/166,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405,336.91
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