Finding the Third Proportional to 122,232 and 270,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,232 and 270,709 is: 599,543.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,232 : 270,709 = 270,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,232/270,709 = 270,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,232x = 270,709 × 270,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,232x = 73,283,362,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,283,362,681/122,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599,543.19
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