Finding the Third Proportional to 124,992 and 274,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,992 and 274,995 is: 605,016.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,992 : 274,995 = 274,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,992/274,995 = 274,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,992x = 274,995 × 274,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,992x = 75,622,250,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,622,250,025/124,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 605,016.72
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