Finding the Third Proportional to 122,372 and 264,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,372 and 264,328 is: 570,958.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,372 : 264,328 = 264,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,372/264,328 = 264,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,372x = 264,328 × 264,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,372x = 69,869,291,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,869,291,584/122,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,958.16
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