Finding the Third Proportional to 166,104 and 250,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,104 and 250,884 is: 378,935.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,104 : 250,884 = 250,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,104/250,884 = 250,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,104x = 250,884 × 250,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,104x = 62,942,781,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,942,781,456/166,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,935.98
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