Finding the Third Proportional to 126,076 and 273,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,076 and 273,152 is: 591,801.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,076 : 273,152 = 273,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,076/273,152 = 273,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,076x = 273,152 × 273,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,076x = 74,612,015,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,612,015,104/126,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,801.89
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