Finding the Third Proportional to 124,664 and 267,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,664 and 267,188 is: 572,654.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,664 : 267,188 = 267,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,664/267,188 = 267,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,664x = 267,188 × 267,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,664x = 71,389,427,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,389,427,344/124,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,654.71
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