Finding the Third Proportional to 124,533 and 270,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,533 and 270,009 is: 585,426.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,533 : 270,009 = 270,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,533/270,009 = 270,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,533x = 270,009 × 270,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,533x = 72,904,860,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,904,860,081/124,533 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 585,426.03
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