Finding the Third Proportional to 126,386 and 270,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,386 and 270,024 is: 576,906.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,386 : 270,024 = 270,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,386/270,024 = 270,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,386x = 270,024 × 270,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,386x = 72,912,960,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,912,960,576/126,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 576,906.94
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