Finding the Third Proportional to 166,954 and 250,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,954 and 250,503 is: 375,862.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,954 : 250,503 = 250,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,954/250,503 = 250,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,954x = 250,503 × 250,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,954x = 62,751,753,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,751,753,009/166,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,862.53
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