Finding the Third Proportional to 166,063 and 264,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,063 and 264,367 is: 420,863.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,063 : 264,367 = 264,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,063/264,367 = 264,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,063x = 264,367 × 264,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,063x = 69,889,910,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,889,910,689/166,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,863.83
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