Finding the Third Proportional to 166,444 and 243,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,444 and 243,437 is: 356,045.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,444 : 243,437 = 243,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,444/243,437 = 243,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,444x = 243,437 × 243,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,444x = 59,261,572,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,261,572,969/166,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,045.11
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