Finding the Third Proportional to 124,658 and 270,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,658 and 270,348 is: 586,308.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,658 : 270,348 = 270,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,658/270,348 = 270,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,658x = 270,348 × 270,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,658x = 73,088,041,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,088,041,104/124,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,308.47
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