Finding the Third Proportional to 81,951 and 166,909.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,951 and 166,909.50 is: 339,944.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,951 : 166,909.50 = 166,909.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,951/166,909.50 = 166,909.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,951x = 166,909.50 × 166,909.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,951x = 27,858,781,190.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,858,781,190.25/81,951 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,944.37
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