Finding the Third Proportional to 123,163 and 266,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 123,163 and 266,567 is: 576,942.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,163 : 266,567 = 266,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,163/266,567 = 266,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,163x = 266,567 × 266,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,163x = 71,057,965,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,057,965,489/123,163 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 576,942.47
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