Finding the Third Proportional to 102,122 and 165,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,122 and 165,791 is: 269,155.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,122 : 165,791 = 165,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,122/165,791 = 165,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,122x = 165,791 × 165,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,122x = 27,486,655,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,486,655,681/102,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,155.09
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