Finding the Third Proportional to 122,478 and 265,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,478 and 265,044 is: 573,558.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,478 : 265,044 = 265,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,478/265,044 = 265,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,478x = 265,044 × 265,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,478x = 70,248,321,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,248,321,936/122,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,558.70
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