Finding the Third Proportional to 126,318 and 276,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,318 and 276,410 is: 604,842.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,318 : 276,410 = 276,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,318/276,410 = 276,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,318x = 276,410 × 276,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,318x = 76,402,488,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,402,488,100/126,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,842.45
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