Finding the Third Proportional to 123,652 and 264,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 123,652 and 264,800 is: 567,067.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,652 : 264,800 = 264,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,652/264,800 = 264,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,652x = 264,800 × 264,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,652x = 70,119,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,119,040,000/123,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567,067.58
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