Finding the Third Proportional to 126,041 and 263,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,041 and 263,766 is: 551,983.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,041 : 263,766 = 263,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,041/263,766 = 263,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,041x = 263,766 × 263,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,041x = 69,572,502,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,572,502,756/126,041 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551,983.11
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