Finding the Third Proportional to 123,576 and 251,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 123,576 and 251,520 is: 511,930.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,576 : 251,520 = 251,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,576/251,520 = 251,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,576x = 251,520 × 251,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,576x = 63,262,310,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,262,310,400/123,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,930.39
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