Finding the Third Proportional to 126,416 and 291,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,416 and 291,920 is: 674,102.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,416 : 291,920 = 291,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,416/291,920 = 291,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,416x = 291,920 × 291,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,416x = 85,217,286,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,217,286,400/126,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,102.06
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