Finding the Third Proportional to 166,968 and 211,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,968 and 211,560 is: 268,061.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,968 : 211,560 = 211,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,968/211,560 = 211,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,968x = 211,560 × 211,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,968x = 44,757,633,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,757,633,600/166,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,061.15
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