Finding the Third Proportional to 126,384 and 292,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,384 and 292,584 is: 677,343.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,384 : 292,584 = 292,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,384/292,584 = 292,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,384x = 292,584 × 292,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,384x = 85,605,397,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,605,397,056/126,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,343.63
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