Finding the Third Proportional to 56,666 and 124,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,666 and 124,204 is: 272,237.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,666 : 124,204 = 124,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,666/124,204 = 124,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,666x = 124,204 × 124,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,666x = 15,426,633,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,426,633,616/56,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,237.91
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