Finding the Third Proportional to 124,680 and 266,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,680 and 266,868 is: 571,210.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,680 : 266,868 = 266,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,680/266,868 = 266,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,680x = 266,868 × 266,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,680x = 71,218,529,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,218,529,424/124,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571,210.53
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