Finding the Third Proportional to 122,316 and 264,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,316 and 264,987 is: 574,071.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,316 : 264,987 = 264,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,316/264,987 = 264,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,316x = 264,987 × 264,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,316x = 70,218,110,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,218,110,169/122,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 574,071.34
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