Finding the Third Proportional to 123,246 and 252,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 123,246 and 252,333 is: 516,624.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,246 : 252,333 = 252,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,246/252,333 = 252,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,246x = 252,333 × 252,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,246x = 63,671,942,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,671,942,889/123,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,624.82
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