Finding the Third Proportional to 122,953.50 and 265,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,953.50 and 265,284 is: 572,375.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,953.50 : 265,284 = 265,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,953.50/265,284 = 265,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,953.50x = 265,284 × 265,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,953.50x = 70,375,600,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,375,600,656/122,953.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,375.74
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