Finding the Third Proportional to 124,218 and 268,105
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,218 and 268,105 is: 578,662.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,218 : 268,105 = 268,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,218/268,105 = 268,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,218x = 268,105 × 268,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,218x = 71,880,291,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,880,291,025/124,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 578,662.44
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