Finding the Third Proportional to 122,478 and 266,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,478 and 266,826 is: 581,297.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,478 : 266,826 = 266,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,478/266,826 = 266,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,478x = 266,826 × 266,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,478x = 71,196,114,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,196,114,276/122,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,297.17
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