Finding the Third Proportional to 124,752 and 167,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,752 and 167,202 is: 224,096.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,752 : 167,202 = 167,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,752/167,202 = 167,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,752x = 167,202 × 167,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,752x = 27,956,508,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,956,508,804/124,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,096.68
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