Finding the Third Proportional to 124,708 and 267,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,708 and 267,128 is: 572,195.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,708 : 267,128 = 267,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,708/267,128 = 267,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,708x = 267,128 × 267,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,708x = 71,357,368,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,357,368,384/124,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,195.60
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