Finding the Third Proportional to 126,528 and 270,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,528 and 270,384 is: 577,797.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,528 : 270,384 = 270,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,528/270,384 = 270,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,528x = 270,384 × 270,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,528x = 73,107,507,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,107,507,456/126,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,797.07
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