Finding the Third Proportional to 126,230 and 272,143
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,230 and 272,143 is: 586,721.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,230 : 272,143 = 272,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,230/272,143 = 272,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,230x = 272,143 × 272,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,230x = 74,061,812,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,061,812,449/126,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,721.16
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