Finding the Third Proportional to 122,544 and 250,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,544 and 250,264 is: 511,098.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,544 : 250,264 = 250,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,544/250,264 = 250,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,544x = 250,264 × 250,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,544x = 62,632,069,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,632,069,696/122,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,098.62
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