Finding the Third Proportional to 126,004 and 280,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,004 and 280,167 is: 622,944.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,004 : 280,167 = 280,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,004/280,167 = 280,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,004x = 280,167 × 280,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,004x = 78,493,547,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,493,547,889/126,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,944.89
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