Finding the Third Proportional to 122,076 and 253,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,076 and 253,362 is: 525,838.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,076 : 253,362 = 253,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,076/253,362 = 253,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,076x = 253,362 × 253,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,076x = 64,192,303,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,192,303,044/122,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,838.85
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