Finding the Third Proportional to 122,586 and 263,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,586 and 263,937 is: 568,276.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,586 : 263,937 = 263,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,586/263,937 = 263,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,586x = 263,937 × 263,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,586x = 69,662,739,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,662,739,969/122,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 568,276.48
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