Finding the Third Proportional to 166,172 and 249,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,172 and 249,210 is: 373,743.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,172 : 249,210 = 249,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,172/249,210 = 249,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,172x = 249,210 × 249,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,172x = 62,105,624,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,105,624,100/166,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,743.01
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