Finding the Third Proportional to 123,814 and 267,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 123,814 and 267,331 is: 577,203.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,814 : 267,331 = 267,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,814/267,331 = 267,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,814x = 267,331 × 267,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,814x = 71,465,863,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,465,863,561/123,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,203.41
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