Finding the Third Proportional to 124,340 and 266,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,340 and 266,131 is: 569,613.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,340 : 266,131 = 266,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,340/266,131 = 266,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,340x = 266,131 × 266,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,340x = 70,825,709,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,825,709,161/124,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569,613.23
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