Finding the Third Proportional to 124,971 and 269,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,971 and 269,904 is: 582,920.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,971 : 269,904 = 269,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,971/269,904 = 269,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,971x = 269,904 × 269,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,971x = 72,848,169,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,848,169,216/124,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,920.59
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