Finding the Third Proportional to 122,844 and 180,237
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,844 and 180,237 is: 264,444.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,844 : 180,237 = 180,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,844/180,237 = 180,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,844x = 180,237 × 180,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,844x = 32,485,376,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,485,376,169/122,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,444.14
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