Finding the Third Proportional to 166,551 and 245,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,551 and 245,412 is: 361,613.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,551 : 245,412 = 245,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,551/245,412 = 245,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,551x = 245,412 × 245,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,551x = 60,227,049,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,227,049,744/166,551 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,613.26
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