Finding the Third Proportional to 126,102 and 276,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,102 and 276,774 is: 607,475.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,102 : 276,774 = 276,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,102/276,774 = 276,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,102x = 276,774 × 276,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,102x = 76,603,847,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,603,847,076/126,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607,475.27
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