Finding the Third Proportional to 121,554 and 265,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,554 and 265,302 is: 579,044.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,554 : 265,302 = 265,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,554/265,302 = 265,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,554x = 265,302 × 265,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,554x = 70,385,151,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,385,151,204/121,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579,044.30
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