Finding the Third Proportional to 124,704 and 269,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,704 and 269,376 is: 581,885.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,704 : 269,376 = 269,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,704/269,376 = 269,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,704x = 269,376 × 269,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,704x = 72,563,429,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,563,429,376/124,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,885.34
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