Finding the Third Proportional to 122,710 and 267,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,710 and 267,634 is: 583,717.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,710 : 267,634 = 267,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,710/267,634 = 267,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,710x = 267,634 × 267,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,710x = 71,627,957,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,627,957,956/122,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 583,717.37
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