Finding the Third Proportional to 126,405 and 270,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,405 and 270,306 is: 578,025.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,405 : 270,306 = 270,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,405/270,306 = 270,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,405x = 270,306 × 270,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,405x = 73,065,333,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,065,333,636/126,405 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 578,025.66
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