Finding the Third Proportional to 122,116 and 257,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,116 and 257,352 is: 542,353.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,116 : 257,352 = 257,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,116/257,352 = 257,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,116x = 257,352 × 257,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,116x = 66,230,051,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,230,051,904/122,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542,353.60
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