Finding the Third Proportional to 122,956 and 265,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,956 and 265,288 is: 572,381.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,956 : 265,288 = 265,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,956/265,288 = 265,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,956x = 265,288 × 265,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,956x = 70,377,722,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,377,722,944/122,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,381.36
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