Finding the Third Proportional to 121,808 and 265,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,808 and 265,752 is: 579,798.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,808 : 265,752 = 265,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,808/265,752 = 265,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,808x = 265,752 × 265,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,808x = 70,624,125,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,624,125,504/121,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579,798.74
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