Finding the Third Proportional to 126,414 and 291,915
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,414 and 291,915 is: 674,089.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,414 : 291,915 = 291,915 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,414/291,915 = 291,915/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,414x = 291,915 × 291,915 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,414x = 85,214,367,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,214,367,225/126,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,089.64
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