Finding the Third Proportional to 166,889 and 258,579.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,889 and 258,579.50 is: 400,645.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,889 : 258,579.50 = 258,579.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,889/258,579.50 = 258,579.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,889x = 258,579.50 × 258,579.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,889x = 66,863,357,820.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,863,357,820.25/166,889 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,645.69
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