Finding the Third Proportional to 126,414 and 270,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,414 and 270,820 is: 580,184.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,414 : 270,820 = 270,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,414/270,820 = 270,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,414x = 270,820 × 270,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,414x = 73,343,472,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,343,472,400/126,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 580,184.73
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