Finding the Third Proportional to 107,034 and 253,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,034 and 253,124 is: 598,611.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,034 : 253,124 = 253,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,034/253,124 = 253,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,034x = 253,124 × 253,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,034x = 64,071,759,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,071,759,376/107,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598,611.28
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