Finding the Third Proportional to 122,984 and 270,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,984 and 270,664 is: 595,679.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,984 : 270,664 = 270,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,984/270,664 = 270,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,984x = 270,664 × 270,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,984x = 73,259,000,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,259,000,896/122,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595,679.12
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