Finding the Third Proportional to 126,388 and 273,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,388 and 273,044 is: 589,874.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,388 : 273,044 = 273,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,388/273,044 = 273,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,388x = 273,044 × 273,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,388x = 74,553,025,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,553,025,936/126,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589,874.24
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