Finding the Third Proportional to 122,474 and 260,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,474 and 260,308 is: 553,262.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,474 : 260,308 = 260,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,474/260,308 = 260,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,474x = 260,308 × 260,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,474x = 67,760,254,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,760,254,864/122,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 553,262.36
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