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Finding the Third Proportional to 123,622 and 165,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 123,622 and 165,750 is: 222,234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,622 : 165,750 = 165,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,622/165,750 = 165,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,622x = 165,750 × 165,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,622x = 27,473,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,473,062,500/123,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,234.41

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