Finding the Third Proportional to 124,721 and 221,739
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,721 and 221,739 is: 394,225.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,721 : 221,739 = 221,739 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,721/221,739 = 221,739/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,721x = 221,739 × 221,739 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,721x = 49,168,184,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,168,184,121/124,721 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 394,225.38
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