Finding the Third Proportional to 126,722 and 177,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,722 and 177,166 is: 247,690.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,722 : 177,166 = 177,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,722/177,166 = 177,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,722x = 177,166 × 177,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,722x = 31,387,791,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,387,791,556/126,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,690.15
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