Finding the Third Proportional to 166,155 and 249,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,155 and 249,399 is: 374,348.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,155 : 249,399 = 249,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,155/249,399 = 249,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,155x = 249,399 × 249,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,155x = 62,199,861,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,199,861,201/166,155 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,348.42
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