Finding the Third Proportional to 126,413 and 270,818
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,413 and 270,818 is: 580,180.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,413 : 270,818 = 270,818 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,413/270,818 = 270,818/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,413x = 270,818 × 270,818 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,413x = 73,342,389,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,342,389,124/126,413 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 580,180.75
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