Finding the Third Proportional to 124,214 and 269,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,214 and 269,436 is: 584,441.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,214 : 269,436 = 269,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,214/269,436 = 269,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,214x = 269,436 × 269,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,214x = 72,595,758,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,595,758,096/124,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,441.03
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