Finding the Third Proportional to 126,306 and 270,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,306 and 270,120 is: 577,682.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,306 : 270,120 = 270,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,306/270,120 = 270,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,306x = 270,120 × 270,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,306x = 72,964,814,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,964,814,400/126,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,682.88
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