Finding the Third Proportional to 123,396 and 270,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 123,396 and 270,363 is: 592,370.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,396 : 270,363 = 270,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,396/270,363 = 270,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,396x = 270,363 × 270,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,396x = 73,096,151,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,096,151,769/123,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,370.51
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