Finding the Third Proportional to 124,390 and 265,042
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,390 and 265,042 is: 564,734.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,390 : 265,042 = 265,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,390/265,042 = 265,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,390x = 265,042 × 265,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,390x = 70,247,261,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,247,261,764/124,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,734.00
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