Finding the Third Proportional to 122,430 and 255,933
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,430 and 255,933 is: 535,013.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,430 : 255,933 = 255,933 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,430/255,933 = 255,933/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,430x = 255,933 × 255,933 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,430x = 65,501,700,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,501,700,489/122,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,013.48
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