Finding the Third Proportional to 122,004 and 259,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,004 and 259,560 is: 552,206.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,004 : 259,560 = 259,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,004/259,560 = 259,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,004x = 259,560 × 259,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,004x = 67,371,393,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,371,393,600/122,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,206.43
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