Finding the Third Proportional to 124,128 and 265,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,128 and 265,754 is: 568,970.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,128 : 265,754 = 265,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,128/265,754 = 265,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,128x = 265,754 × 265,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,128x = 70,625,188,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,625,188,516/124,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 568,970.65
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