Finding the Third Proportional to 122,236 and 252,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,236 and 252,086 is: 519,874.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,236 : 252,086 = 252,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,236/252,086 = 252,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,236x = 252,086 × 252,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,236x = 63,547,351,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,547,351,396/122,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,874.27
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