Finding the Third Proportional to 126,114 and 276,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,114 and 276,798 is: 607,522.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,114 : 276,798 = 276,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,114/276,798 = 276,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,114x = 276,798 × 276,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,114x = 76,617,132,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,617,132,804/126,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607,522.82
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