Finding the Third Proportional to 126,270 and 210,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,270 and 210,424 is: 350,663.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,270 : 210,424 = 210,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,270/210,424 = 210,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,270x = 210,424 × 210,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,270x = 44,278,259,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,278,259,776/126,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,663.34
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