Finding the Third Proportional to 122,700 and 250,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,700 and 250,560 is: 511,657.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,700 : 250,560 = 250,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,700/250,560 = 250,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,700x = 250,560 × 250,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,700x = 62,780,313,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,780,313,600/122,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,657.00
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