Finding the Third Proportional to 166,966 and 250,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,966 and 250,522 is: 375,892.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,966 : 250,522 = 250,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,966/250,522 = 250,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,966x = 250,522 × 250,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,966x = 62,761,272,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,761,272,484/166,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,892.53
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