Finding the Third Proportional to 166,600.13 and 264,660.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,600.13 and 264,660.75 is: 420,439.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,600.13 : 264,660.75 = 264,660.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,600.13/264,660.75 = 264,660.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,600.13x = 264,660.75 × 264,660.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,600.13x = 70,045,312,590.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,045,312,590.56/166,600.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,439.74
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