Finding the Third Proportional to 126,388 and 292,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,388 and 292,594 is: 677,368.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,388 : 292,594 = 292,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,388/292,594 = 292,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,388x = 292,594 × 292,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,388x = 85,611,248,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,611,248,836/126,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,368.49
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