Finding the Third Proportional to 124,033 and 272,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,033 and 272,366 is: 598,092.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,033 : 272,366 = 272,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,033/272,366 = 272,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,033x = 272,366 × 272,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,033x = 74,183,237,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,183,237,956/124,033 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598,092.75
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