Finding the Third Proportional to 124,449 and 273,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,449 and 273,090 is: 599,266.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,449 : 273,090 = 273,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,449/273,090 = 273,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,449x = 273,090 × 273,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,449x = 74,578,148,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,578,148,100/124,449 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599,266.75
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