Finding the Third Proportional to 129,859 and 166,081
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,859 and 166,081 is: 212,406.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,859 : 166,081 = 166,081 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,859/166,081 = 166,081/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,859x = 166,081 × 166,081 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,859x = 27,582,898,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,582,898,561/129,859 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,406.52
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