Finding the Third Proportional to 166,092 and 389,927.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,092 and 389,927.50 is: 915,417.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,092 : 389,927.50 = 389,927.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,092/389,927.50 = 389,927.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,092x = 389,927.50 × 389,927.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,092x = 152,043,455,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,043,455,256.25/166,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 915,417.09
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