Finding the Third Proportional to 166,146 and 251,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,146 and 251,200 is: 379,795.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,146 : 251,200 = 251,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,146/251,200 = 251,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,146x = 251,200 × 251,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,146x = 63,101,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,101,440,000/166,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,795.12
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