Finding the Third Proportional to 124,722 and 267,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,722 and 267,138 is: 572,174.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,722 : 267,138 = 267,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,722/267,138 = 267,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,722x = 267,138 × 267,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,722x = 71,362,711,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,362,711,044/124,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,174.20
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