Finding the Third Proportional to 124,966 and 269,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,966 and 269,616 is: 581,700.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,966 : 269,616 = 269,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,966/269,616 = 269,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,966x = 269,616 × 269,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,966x = 72,692,787,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,692,787,456/124,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,700.52
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