Finding the Third Proportional to 123,615 and 264,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 123,615 and 264,726 is: 566,920.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,615 : 264,726 = 264,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,615/264,726 = 264,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,615x = 264,726 × 264,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,615x = 70,079,855,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,079,855,076/123,615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 566,920.32
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