Finding the Third Proportional to 122,916 and 166,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,916 and 166,070 is: 224,374.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,916 : 166,070 = 166,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,916/166,070 = 166,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,916x = 166,070 × 166,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,916x = 27,579,244,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,579,244,900/122,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,374.73
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