Finding the Third Proportional to 122,868 and 267,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,868 and 267,588 is: 582,766.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,868 : 267,588 = 267,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,868/267,588 = 267,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,868x = 267,588 × 267,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,868x = 71,603,337,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,603,337,744/122,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,766.37
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