Finding the Third Proportional to 124,869 and 267,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,869 and 267,603 is: 573,491.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,869 : 267,603 = 267,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,869/267,603 = 267,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,869x = 267,603 × 267,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,869x = 71,611,365,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,611,365,609/124,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,491.94
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