Finding the Third Proportional to 122,382 and 164,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,382 and 164,718 is: 221,699.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,382 : 164,718 = 164,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,382/164,718 = 164,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,382x = 164,718 × 164,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,382x = 27,132,019,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,132,019,524/122,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,699.43
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