Finding the Third Proportional to 124,928 and 187,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,928 and 187,264 is: 280,704.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,928 : 187,264 = 187,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,928/187,264 = 187,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,928x = 187,264 × 187,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,928x = 35,067,805,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,067,805,696/124,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,704.13
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