Finding the Third Proportional to 122,272 and 164,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,272 and 164,554 is: 221,457.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,272 : 164,554 = 164,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,272/164,554 = 164,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,272x = 164,554 × 164,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,272x = 27,078,018,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,078,018,916/122,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,457.23
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