Finding the Third Proportional to 166,226 and 249,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,226 and 249,274 is: 373,813.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,226 : 249,274 = 249,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,226/249,274 = 249,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,226x = 249,274 × 249,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,226x = 62,137,527,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,137,527,076/166,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,813.53
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