Finding the Third Proportional to 122,530.50 and 260,181
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,530.50 and 260,181 is: 552,467.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,530.50 : 260,181 = 260,181 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,530.50/260,181 = 260,181/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,530.50x = 260,181 × 260,181 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,530.50x = 67,694,152,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,694,152,761/122,530.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,467.78
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