Finding the Third Proportional to 122,144 and 174,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,144 and 174,340 is: 248,841.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,144 : 174,340 = 174,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,144/174,340 = 174,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,144x = 174,340 × 174,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,144x = 30,394,435,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,394,435,600/122,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,841.00
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