Finding the Third Proportional to 126,408 and 291,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,408 and 291,900 is: 674,052.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,408 : 291,900 = 291,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,408/291,900 = 291,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,408x = 291,900 × 291,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,408x = 85,205,610,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,205,610,000/126,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,052.35
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