Finding the Third Proportional to 93,666 and 166,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,666 and 166,542 is: 296,118.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,666 : 166,542 = 166,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,666/166,542 = 166,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,666x = 166,542 × 166,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,666x = 27,736,237,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,736,237,764/93,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,118.53
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