Finding the Third Proportional to 122,122 and 257,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,122 and 257,364 is: 542,377.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,122 : 257,364 = 257,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,122/257,364 = 257,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,122x = 257,364 × 257,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,122x = 66,236,228,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,236,228,496/122,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542,377.53
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