Finding the Third Proportional to 122,202 and 255,575.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,202 and 255,575.25 is: 534,514.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,202 : 255,575.25 = 255,575.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,202/255,575.25 = 255,575.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,202x = 255,575.25 × 255,575.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,202x = 65,318,708,412.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,318,708,412.56/122,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,514.23
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