Finding the Third Proportional to 124,416 and 274,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,416 and 274,104 is: 603,885.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,416 : 274,104 = 274,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,416/274,104 = 274,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,416x = 274,104 × 274,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,416x = 75,133,002,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,133,002,816/124,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,885.38
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