Finding the Third Proportional to 166,082 and 261,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,082 and 261,027 is: 410,249.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,082 : 261,027 = 261,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,082/261,027 = 261,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,082x = 261,027 × 261,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,082x = 68,135,094,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,135,094,729/166,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 410,249.72
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