Finding the Third Proportional to 126,328 and 270,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,328 and 270,160 is: 577,753.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,328 : 270,160 = 270,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,328/270,160 = 270,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,328x = 270,160 × 270,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,328x = 72,986,425,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,986,425,600/126,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,753.35
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