Finding the Third Proportional to 126,045 and 265,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,045 and 265,860 is: 560,764.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,045 : 265,860 = 265,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,045/265,860 = 265,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,045x = 265,860 × 265,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,045x = 70,681,539,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,681,539,600/126,045 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560,764.33
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