Finding the Third Proportional to 124,344 and 266,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,344 and 266,138 is: 569,624.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,344 : 266,138 = 266,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,344/266,138 = 266,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,344x = 266,138 × 266,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,344x = 70,829,435,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,829,435,044/124,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569,624.87
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