Finding the Third Proportional to 166,154 and 249,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,154 and 249,178 is: 373,687.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,154 : 249,178 = 249,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,154/249,178 = 249,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,154x = 249,178 × 249,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,154x = 62,089,675,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,089,675,684/166,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,687.52
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