Finding the Third Proportional to 124,010 and 275,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,010 and 275,572 is: 612,369.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,010 : 275,572 = 275,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,010/275,572 = 275,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,010x = 275,572 × 275,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,010x = 75,939,927,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,939,927,184/124,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,369.38
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