Finding the Third Proportional to 126,178 and 276,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,178 and 276,932 is: 607,802.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,178 : 276,932 = 276,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,178/276,932 = 276,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,178x = 276,932 × 276,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,178x = 76,691,332,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,691,332,624/126,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607,802.73
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