Finding the Third Proportional to 126,129 and 277,175.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,129 and 277,175.25 is: 609,107.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,129 : 277,175.25 = 277,175.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,129/277,175.25 = 277,175.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,129x = 277,175.25 × 277,175.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,129x = 76,826,119,212.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,826,119,212.56/126,129 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609,107.49
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