Finding the Third Proportional to 122,777 and 264,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,777 and 264,447 is: 569,587.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,777 : 264,447 = 264,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,777/264,447 = 264,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,777x = 264,447 × 264,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,777x = 69,932,215,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,932,215,809/122,777 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569,587.27
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