Finding the Third Proportional to 166,628 and 244,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,628 and 244,029 is: 357,383.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,628 : 244,029 = 244,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,628/244,029 = 244,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,628x = 244,029 × 244,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,628x = 59,550,152,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,550,152,841/166,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,383.83
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