Finding the Third Proportional to 124,395 and 268,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,395 and 268,438 is: 579,275.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,395 : 268,438 = 268,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,395/268,438 = 268,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,395x = 268,438 × 268,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,395x = 72,058,959,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,058,959,844/124,395 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579,275.37
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