Finding the Third Proportional to 124,805 and 269,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,805 and 269,292 is: 581,051.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,805 : 269,292 = 269,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,805/269,292 = 269,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,805x = 269,292 × 269,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,805x = 72,518,181,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,518,181,264/124,805 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,051.89
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