Finding the Third Proportional to 166,442 and 235,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,442 and 235,512 is: 333,244.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,442 : 235,512 = 235,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,442/235,512 = 235,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,442x = 235,512 × 235,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,442x = 55,465,902,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,465,902,144/166,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,244.63
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