Finding the Third Proportional to 126,312 and 267,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,312 and 267,120 is: 564,895.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,312 : 267,120 = 267,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,312/267,120 = 267,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,312x = 267,120 × 267,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,312x = 71,353,094,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,353,094,400/126,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,895.61
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