Finding the Third Proportional to 122,634 and 173,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,634 and 173,907 is: 246,617.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,634 : 173,907 = 173,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,634/173,907 = 173,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,634x = 173,907 × 173,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,634x = 30,243,644,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,243,644,649/122,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,617.13
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