Finding the Third Proportional to 122,344 and 269,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,344 and 269,523 is: 593,757.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,344 : 269,523 = 269,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,344/269,523 = 269,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,344x = 269,523 × 269,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,344x = 72,642,647,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,642,647,529/122,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 593,757.34
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