Finding the Third Proportional to 123,524 and 266,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 123,524 and 266,102 is: 573,251.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,524 : 266,102 = 266,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,524/266,102 = 266,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,524x = 266,102 × 266,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,524x = 70,810,274,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,810,274,404/123,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,251.14
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