Finding the Third Proportional to 124,513 and 266,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,513 and 266,522 is: 570,494.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,513 : 266,522 = 266,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,513/266,522 = 266,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,513x = 266,522 × 266,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,513x = 71,033,976,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,033,976,484/124,513 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,494.46
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