Finding the Third Proportional to 166,377.75 and 271,651.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,377.75 and 271,651.50 is: 443,536.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,377.75 : 271,651.50 = 271,651.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,377.75/271,651.50 = 271,651.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,377.75x = 271,651.50 × 271,651.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,377.75x = 73,794,537,452.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,794,537,452.25/166,377.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,536.09
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