Finding the Third Proportional to 124,654 and 174,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,654 and 174,912 is: 245,433.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,654 : 174,912 = 174,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,654/174,912 = 174,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,654x = 174,912 × 174,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,654x = 30,594,207,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,594,207,744/124,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,433.02
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