Finding the Third Proportional to 166,061 and 264,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,061 and 264,363 is: 420,856.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,061 : 264,363 = 264,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,061/264,363 = 264,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,061x = 264,363 × 264,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,061x = 69,887,795,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,887,795,769/166,061 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,856.17
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