Finding the Third Proportional to 122,768 and 180,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,768 and 180,264 is: 264,687.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,768 : 180,264 = 180,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,768/180,264 = 180,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,768x = 180,264 × 180,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,768x = 32,495,109,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,495,109,696/122,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,687.13
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