Finding the Third Proportional to 166,164 and 250,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,164 and 250,770 is: 378,454.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,164 : 250,770 = 250,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,164/250,770 = 250,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,164x = 250,770 × 250,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,164x = 62,885,592,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,885,592,900/166,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,454.98
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