Finding the Third Proportional to 122,528 and 166,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,528 and 166,290 is: 225,682.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,528 : 166,290 = 166,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,528/166,290 = 166,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,528x = 166,290 × 166,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,528x = 27,652,364,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,652,364,100/122,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,682.00
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