Finding the Third Proportional to 126,848 and 166,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,848 and 166,836 is: 219,429.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,848 : 166,836 = 166,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,848/166,836 = 166,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,848x = 166,836 × 166,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,848x = 27,834,250,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,834,250,896/126,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,429.95
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