Finding the Third Proportional to 126,104 and 276,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,104 and 276,778 is: 607,483.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,104 : 276,778 = 276,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,104/276,778 = 276,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,104x = 276,778 × 276,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,104x = 76,606,061,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,606,061,284/126,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607,483.20
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