Finding the Third Proportional to 166,212 and 248,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,212 and 248,652 is: 371,981.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,212 : 248,652 = 248,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,212/248,652 = 248,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,212x = 248,652 × 248,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,212x = 61,827,817,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,827,817,104/166,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,981.67
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