Finding the Third Proportional to 122,814 and 266,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,814 and 266,364 is: 577,701.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,814 : 266,364 = 266,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,814/266,364 = 266,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,814x = 266,364 × 266,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,814x = 70,949,780,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,949,780,496/122,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,701.08
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