Finding the Third Proportional to 126,076 and 269,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,076 and 269,000 is: 573,947.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,076 : 269,000 = 269,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,076/269,000 = 269,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,076x = 269,000 × 269,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,076x = 72,361,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,361,000,000/126,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,947.46
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