Finding the Third Proportional to 126,244 and 276,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,244 and 276,240 is: 604,452.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,244 : 276,240 = 276,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,244/276,240 = 276,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,244x = 276,240 × 276,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,244x = 76,308,537,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,308,537,600/126,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,452.79
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