Finding the Third Proportional to 126,295 and 270,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,295 and 270,102 is: 577,656.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,295 : 270,102 = 270,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,295/270,102 = 270,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,295x = 270,102 × 270,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,295x = 72,955,090,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,955,090,404/126,295 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,656.20
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