Finding the Third Proportional to 122,832 and 264,456
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,832 and 264,456 is: 569,370.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,832 : 264,456 = 264,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,832/264,456 = 264,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,832x = 264,456 × 264,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,832x = 69,936,975,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,936,975,936/122,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569,370.98
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