Finding the Third Proportional to 166,530 and 253,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,530 and 253,941 is: 387,233.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,530 : 253,941 = 253,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,530/253,941 = 253,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,530x = 253,941 × 253,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,530x = 64,486,031,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,486,031,481/166,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,233.72
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