Finding the Third Proportional to 126,124 and 275,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,124 and 275,932 is: 603,679.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,124 : 275,932 = 275,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,124/275,932 = 275,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,124x = 275,932 × 275,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,124x = 76,138,468,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,138,468,624/126,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,679.46
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