Finding the Third Proportional to 122,762 and 263,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,762 and 263,004 is: 563,456.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,762 : 263,004 = 263,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,762/263,004 = 263,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,762x = 263,004 × 263,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,762x = 69,171,104,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,171,104,016/122,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,456.97
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