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Finding the Third Proportional to 122.06 and 264.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 122.06 and 264.52 is: 573.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.06 : 264.52 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.06/264.52 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.06x = 264.52 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.06x = 69,968.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,968.52/122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.22

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