Finding the Third Proportional to 123,552 and 167,805
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Solution
The third proportional to 123,552 and 167,805 is: 227,908.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,552 : 167,805 = 167,805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,552/167,805 = 167,805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,552x = 167,805 × 167,805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,552x = 28,158,518,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,158,518,025/123,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,908.23
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