Finding the Third Proportional to 124,596 and 264,771
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,596 and 264,771 is: 562,647.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,596 : 264,771 = 264,771 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,596/264,771 = 264,771/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,596x = 264,771 × 264,771 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,596x = 70,103,682,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,103,682,441/124,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,647.94
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