Finding the Third Proportional to 122,050 and 177,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,050 and 177,475 is: 258,069.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,050 : 177,475 = 177,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,050/177,475 = 177,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,050x = 177,475 × 177,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,050x = 31,497,375,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,497,375,625/122,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,069.44
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