Finding the Third Proportional to 122,028 and 266,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,028 and 266,136 is: 580,427.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,028 : 266,136 = 266,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,028/266,136 = 266,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,028x = 266,136 × 266,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,028x = 70,828,370,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,828,370,496/122,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 580,427.20
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