Finding the Third Proportional to 126,060 and 272,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,060 and 272,448 is: 588,830.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,060 : 272,448 = 272,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,060/272,448 = 272,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,060x = 272,448 × 272,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,060x = 74,227,912,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,227,912,704/126,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,830.02
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