Finding the Third Proportional to 124,590 and 292,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,590 and 292,494 is: 686,674.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,590 : 292,494 = 292,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,590/292,494 = 292,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,590x = 292,494 × 292,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,590x = 85,552,740,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,552,740,036/124,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,674.21
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