Finding the Third Proportional to 124,314 and 186,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,314 and 186,471 is: 279,706.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,314 : 186,471 = 186,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,314/186,471 = 186,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,314x = 186,471 × 186,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,314x = 34,771,433,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,771,433,841/124,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,706.50
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