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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,545 and 166,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,545 and 166,306 is: 225,694.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,545 : 166,306 = 166,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,545/166,306 = 166,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,545x = 166,306 × 166,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,545x = 27,657,685,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,657,685,636/122,545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,694.12

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