Finding the Third Proportional to 126,386 and 292,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,386 and 292,589 is: 677,356.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,386 : 292,589 = 292,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,386/292,589 = 292,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,386x = 292,589 × 292,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,386x = 85,608,322,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,608,322,921/126,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,356.06
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