Finding the Third Proportional to 121,073 and 166,195
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,073 and 166,195 is: 228,133.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,073 : 166,195 = 166,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,073/166,195 = 166,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,073x = 166,195 × 166,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,073x = 27,620,778,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,620,778,025/121,073 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,133.26
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