Finding the Third Proportional to 166,664 and 258,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,664 and 258,132 is: 399,799.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,664 : 258,132 = 258,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,664/258,132 = 258,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,664x = 258,132 × 258,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,664x = 66,632,129,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,632,129,424/166,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,799.17
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