Finding the Third Proportional to 122,772 and 268,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,772 and 268,966 is: 589,244.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,772 : 268,966 = 268,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,772/268,966 = 268,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,772x = 268,966 × 268,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,772x = 72,342,709,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,342,709,156/122,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589,244.36
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