Finding the Third Proportional to 126,258 and 272,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,258 and 272,100 is: 586,405.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,258 : 272,100 = 272,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,258/272,100 = 272,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,258x = 272,100 × 272,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,258x = 74,038,410,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,038,410,000/126,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,405.69
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