Finding the Third Proportional to 122,112 and 267,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,112 and 267,840 is: 587,479.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,112 : 267,840 = 267,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,112/267,840 = 267,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,112x = 267,840 × 267,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,112x = 71,738,265,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,738,265,600/122,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587,479.25
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