Finding the Third Proportional to 124,748 and 175,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,748 and 175,692 is: 247,440.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,748 : 175,692 = 175,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,748/175,692 = 175,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,748x = 175,692 × 175,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,748x = 30,867,678,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,867,678,864/124,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,440.27
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