Finding the Third Proportional to 124,728 and 237,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,728 and 237,963 is: 453,999.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,728 : 237,963 = 237,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,728/237,963 = 237,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,728x = 237,963 × 237,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,728x = 56,626,389,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,626,389,369/124,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,999.02
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