Finding the Third Proportional to 122,376 and 164,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,376 and 164,688 is: 221,629.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,376 : 164,688 = 164,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,376/164,688 = 164,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,376x = 164,688 × 164,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,376x = 27,122,137,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,122,137,344/122,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,629.55
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