Finding the Third Proportional to 122,664 and 250,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,664 and 250,488 is: 511,513.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,664 : 250,488 = 250,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,664/250,488 = 250,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,664x = 250,488 × 250,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,664x = 62,744,238,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,744,238,144/122,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,513.06
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