Finding the Third Proportional to 122,307 and 174,495
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,307 and 174,495 is: 248,951.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,307 : 174,495 = 174,495 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,307/174,495 = 174,495/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,307x = 174,495 × 174,495 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,307x = 30,448,505,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,448,505,025/122,307 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,951.45
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