Finding the Third Proportional to 126,413 and 273,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,413 and 273,071 is: 589,874.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,413 : 273,071 = 273,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,413/273,071 = 273,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,413x = 273,071 × 273,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,413x = 74,567,771,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,567,771,041/126,413 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589,874.23
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