Finding the Third Proportional to 124,230 and 268,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,230 and 268,236 is: 579,172.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,230 : 268,236 = 268,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,230/268,236 = 268,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,230x = 268,236 × 268,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,230x = 71,950,551,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,950,551,696/124,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579,172.11
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