Finding the Third Proportional to 166,372 and 255,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,372 and 255,984 is: 393,863.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,372 : 255,984 = 255,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,372/255,984 = 255,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,372x = 255,984 × 255,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,372x = 65,527,808,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,527,808,256/166,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393,863.20
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