Finding the Third Proportional to 122,498 and 266,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,498 and 266,872 is: 581,402.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,498 : 266,872 = 266,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,498/266,872 = 266,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,498x = 266,872 × 266,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,498x = 71,220,664,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,220,664,384/122,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,402.67
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