Finding the Third Proportional to 124,674 and 272,716.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,674 and 272,716.50 is: 596,550.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,674 : 272,716.50 = 272,716.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,674/272,716.50 = 272,716.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,674x = 272,716.50 × 272,716.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,674x = 74,374,289,372.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,374,289,372.25/124,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 596,550.12
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