Finding the Third Proportional to 122,100 and 174,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,100 and 174,274 is: 248,742.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,100 : 174,274 = 174,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,100/174,274 = 174,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,100x = 174,274 × 174,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,100x = 30,371,427,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,371,427,076/122,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,742.24
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