Finding the Third Proportional to 121,514 and 166,873
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,514 and 166,873 is: 229,163.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,514 : 166,873 = 166,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,514/166,873 = 166,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,514x = 166,873 × 166,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,514x = 27,846,598,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,846,598,129/121,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,163.70
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