Finding the Third Proportional to 122,610 and 164,767.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,610 and 164,767.50 is: 221,420.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,610 : 164,767.50 = 164,767.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,610/164,767.50 = 164,767.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,610x = 164,767.50 × 164,767.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,610x = 27,148,329,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,148,329,056.25/122,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,420.19
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