Finding the Third Proportional to 122,904 and 260,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,904 and 260,208 is: 550,903.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,904 : 260,208 = 260,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,904/260,208 = 260,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,904x = 260,208 × 260,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,904x = 67,708,203,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,708,203,264/122,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550,903.17
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