Finding the Third Proportional to 122,727 and 253,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,727 and 253,284 is: 522,727.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,727 : 253,284 = 253,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,727/253,284 = 253,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,727x = 253,284 × 253,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,727x = 64,152,784,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,152,784,656/122,727 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,727.56
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