Finding the Third Proportional to 124,524 and 266,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,524 and 266,544 is: 570,538.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,524 : 266,544 = 266,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,524/266,544 = 266,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,524x = 266,544 × 266,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,524x = 71,045,703,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,045,703,936/124,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,538.24
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