Finding the Third Proportional to 124,774 and 267,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,774 and 267,416 is: 573,126.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,774 : 267,416 = 267,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,774/267,416 = 267,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,774x = 267,416 × 267,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,774x = 71,511,317,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,511,317,056/124,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,126.75
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