Finding the Third Proportional to 123,390 and 267,919.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 123,390 and 267,919.50 is: 581,739.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,390 : 267,919.50 = 267,919.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,390/267,919.50 = 267,919.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,390x = 267,919.50 × 267,919.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,390x = 71,780,858,480.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,780,858,480.25/123,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,739.67
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