Finding the Third Proportional to 124,621 and 270,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,621 and 270,276 is: 586,170.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,621 : 270,276 = 270,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,621/270,276 = 270,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,621x = 270,276 × 270,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,621x = 73,049,116,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,049,116,176/124,621 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,170.20
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