Finding the Third Proportional to 166,110 and 250,893
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,110 and 250,893 is: 378,949.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,110 : 250,893 = 250,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,110/250,893 = 250,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,110x = 250,893 × 250,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,110x = 62,947,297,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,947,297,449/166,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,949.48
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