Finding the Third Proportional to 126,134 and 275,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,134 and 275,950 is: 603,710.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,134 : 275,950 = 275,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,134/275,950 = 275,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,134x = 275,950 × 275,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,134x = 76,148,402,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,148,402,500/126,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,710.36
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