Finding the Third Proportional to 124,652 and 266,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,652 and 266,790 is: 571,004.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,652 : 266,790 = 266,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,652/266,790 = 266,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,652x = 266,790 × 266,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,652x = 71,176,904,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,176,904,100/124,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571,004.91
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