Finding the Third Proportional to 124,676 and 274,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,676 and 274,259 is: 603,307.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,676 : 274,259 = 274,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,676/274,259 = 274,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,676x = 274,259 × 274,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,676x = 75,217,999,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,217,999,081/124,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,307.77
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