Finding the Third Proportional to 126,352 and 276,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,352 and 276,442 is: 604,819.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,352 : 276,442 = 276,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,352/276,442 = 276,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,352x = 276,442 × 276,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,352x = 76,420,179,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,420,179,364/126,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,819.70
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