Finding the Third Proportional to 166,041 and 249,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,041 and 249,183 is: 373,956.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,041 : 249,183 = 249,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,041/249,183 = 249,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,041x = 249,183 × 249,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,041x = 62,092,167,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,092,167,489/166,041 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,956.84
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