Finding the Third Proportional to 122,844 and 266,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,844 and 266,424 is: 577,820.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,844 : 266,424 = 266,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,844/266,424 = 266,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,844x = 266,424 × 266,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,844x = 70,981,747,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,981,747,776/122,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,820.23
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