Finding the Third Proportional to 166,764 and 249,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,764 and 249,690 is: 373,852.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,764 : 249,690 = 249,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,764/249,690 = 249,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,764x = 249,690 × 249,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,764x = 62,345,096,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,345,096,100/166,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,852.25
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