Finding the Third Proportional to 166,675.50 and 264,775.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,675.50 and 264,775.50 is: 420,614.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,675.50 : 264,775.50 = 264,775.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,675.50/264,775.50 = 264,775.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,675.50x = 264,775.50 × 264,775.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,675.50x = 70,106,065,400.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,106,065,400.25/166,675.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,614.10
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