Finding the Third Proportional to 122,836 and 180,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,836 and 180,210 is: 264,382.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,836 : 180,210 = 180,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,836/180,210 = 180,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,836x = 180,210 × 180,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,836x = 32,475,644,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,475,644,100/122,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,382.14
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