Finding the Third Proportional to 124,412 and 269,822
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,412 and 269,822 is: 585,184.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,412 : 269,822 = 269,822 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,412/269,822 = 269,822/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,412x = 269,822 × 269,822 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,412x = 72,803,911,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,803,911,684/124,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 585,184.00
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