Finding the Third Proportional to 122,346 and 164,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,346 and 164,655 is: 221,595.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,346 : 164,655 = 164,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,346/164,655 = 164,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,346x = 164,655 × 164,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,346x = 27,111,269,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,111,269,025/122,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,595.06
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