Finding the Third Proportional to 166,410 and 235,465.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,410 and 235,465.50 is: 333,177.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,410 : 235,465.50 = 235,465.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,410/235,465.50 = 235,465.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,410x = 235,465.50 × 235,465.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,410x = 55,444,001,690.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,444,001,690.25/166,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,177.10
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