Finding the Third Proportional to 124,672 and 267,204.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,672 and 267,204.50 is: 572,688.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,672 : 267,204.50 = 267,204.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,672/267,204.50 = 267,204.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,672x = 267,204.50 × 267,204.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,672x = 71,398,244,820.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,398,244,820.25/124,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,688.69
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