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Finding the Third Proportional to 122.63 and 166.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 122.63 and 166.69 is: 226.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.63 : 166.69 = 166.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.63/166.69 = 166.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.63x = 166.69 × 166.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.63x = 27,784.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,784.72/122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.58

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