Finding the Third Proportional to 126,311 and 276,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,311 and 276,397 is: 604,819.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,311 : 276,397 = 276,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,311/276,397 = 276,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,311x = 276,397 × 276,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,311x = 76,395,301,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,395,301,609/126,311 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,819.07
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