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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,612 and 164,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,612 and 164,770 is: 221,423.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,612 : 164,770 = 164,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,612/164,770 = 164,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,612x = 164,770 × 164,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,612x = 27,149,152,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,149,152,900/122,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,423.29

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