Finding the Third Proportional to 122,394 and 164,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,394 and 164,736 is: 221,726.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,394 : 164,736 = 164,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,394/164,736 = 164,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,394x = 164,736 × 164,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,394x = 27,137,949,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,137,949,696/122,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,726.14
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