Finding the Third Proportional to 122,808 and 220,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,808 and 220,344 is: 395,344.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,808 : 220,344 = 220,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,808/220,344 = 220,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,808x = 220,344 × 220,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,808x = 48,551,478,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,551,478,336/122,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,344.59
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