Finding the Third Proportional to 126,176 and 274,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,176 and 274,752 is: 598,280.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,176 : 274,752 = 274,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,176/274,752 = 274,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,176x = 274,752 × 274,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,176x = 75,488,661,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,488,661,504/126,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598,280.67
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