Finding the Third Proportional to 166,461.75 and 260,853.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,461.75 and 260,853.75 is: 408,770.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,461.75 : 260,853.75 = 260,853.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,461.75/260,853.75 = 260,853.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,461.75x = 260,853.75 × 260,853.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,461.75x = 68,044,678,889.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,044,678,889.06/166,461.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,770.66
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