Finding the Third Proportional to 122,674 and 250,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,674 and 250,508 is: 511,553.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,674 : 250,508 = 250,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,674/250,508 = 250,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,674x = 250,508 × 250,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,674x = 62,754,258,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,754,258,064/122,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,553.04
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