Finding the Third Proportional to 122,614 and 164,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,614 and 164,773 is: 221,427.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,614 : 164,773 = 164,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,614/164,773 = 164,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,614x = 164,773 × 164,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,614x = 27,150,141,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,150,141,529/122,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,427.75
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