Finding the Third Proportional to 124,630 and 270,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,630 and 270,292 is: 586,197.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,630 : 270,292 = 270,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,630/270,292 = 270,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,630x = 270,292 × 270,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,630x = 73,057,765,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,057,765,264/124,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,197.27
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