Finding the Third Proportional to 70,262 and 124,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,262 and 124,930 is: 222,132.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,262 : 124,930 = 124,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,262/124,930 = 124,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,262x = 124,930 × 124,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,262x = 15,607,504,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,607,504,900/70,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,132.94
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