Finding the Third Proportional to 124,683 and 264,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,683 and 264,939 is: 562,969.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,683 : 264,939 = 264,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,683/264,939 = 264,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,683x = 264,939 × 264,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,683x = 70,192,673,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,192,673,721/124,683 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,969.08
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