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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,528 : 166,290 = 166,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,528/166,290 = 166,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,528x = 166,290 × 166,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,528x = 27,652,364,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,652,364,100/122,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,682.00

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