Finding the Third Proportional to 126,122 and 270,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,122 and 270,832 is: 581,579.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,122 : 270,832 = 270,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,122/270,832 = 270,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,122x = 270,832 × 270,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,122x = 73,349,972,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,349,972,224/126,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,579.52
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