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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,382 : 164,718 = 164,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,382/164,718 = 164,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,382x = 164,718 × 164,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,382x = 27,132,019,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,132,019,524/122,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,699.43

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