Finding the Third Proportional to 124,657 and 274,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,657 and 274,244 is: 603,333.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,657 : 274,244 = 274,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,657/274,244 = 274,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,657x = 274,244 × 274,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,657x = 75,209,771,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,209,771,536/124,657 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,333.72
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