Finding the Third Proportional to 126,039 and 263,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,039 and 263,763 is: 551,979.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,039 : 263,763 = 263,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,039/263,763 = 263,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,039x = 263,763 × 263,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,039x = 69,570,920,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,570,920,169/126,039 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551,979.31
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