Finding the Third Proportional to 122,274 and 267,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,274 and 267,876 is: 586,858.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,274 : 267,876 = 267,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,274/267,876 = 267,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,274x = 267,876 × 267,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,274x = 71,757,551,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,757,551,376/122,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,858.62
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