Finding the Third Proportional to 126,419 and 291,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,419 and 291,926 is: 674,113.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,419 : 291,926 = 291,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,419/291,926 = 291,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,419x = 291,926 × 291,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,419x = 85,220,789,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,220,789,476/126,419 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,113.78
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