Finding the Third Proportional to 166,525.88 and 253,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,525.88 and 253,935 is: 387,225.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,525.88 : 253,935 = 253,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,525.88/253,935 = 253,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,525.88x = 253,935 × 253,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,525.88x = 64,482,984,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,482,984,225/166,525.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,225.01
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