Finding the Third Proportional to 126,470 and 292,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,470 and 292,793 is: 677,850.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,470 : 292,793 = 292,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,470/292,793 = 292,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,470x = 292,793 × 292,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,470x = 85,727,740,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,727,740,849/126,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,850.41
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