Finding the Third Proportional to 126,378 and 292,563
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,378 and 292,563 is: 677,278.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,378 : 292,563 = 292,563 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,378/292,563 = 292,563/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,378x = 292,563 × 292,563 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,378x = 85,593,108,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,593,108,969/126,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,278.55
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