Finding the Third Proportional to 126,252 and 272,187
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,252 and 272,187 is: 586,808.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,252 : 272,187 = 272,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,252/272,187 = 272,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,252x = 272,187 × 272,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,252x = 74,085,762,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,085,762,969/126,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,808.63
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