Finding the Third Proportional to 122,846 and 180,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,846 and 180,240 is: 264,448.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,846 : 180,240 = 180,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,846/180,240 = 180,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,846x = 180,240 × 180,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,846x = 32,486,457,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,486,457,600/122,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,448.64
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