Finding the Third Proportional to 52,746 and 124,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,746 and 124,512 is: 293,922.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,746 : 124,512 = 124,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,746/124,512 = 124,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,746x = 124,512 × 124,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,746x = 15,503,238,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,503,238,144/52,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,922.54
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