Finding the Third Proportional to 126,566 and 267,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,566 and 267,363 is: 564,788.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,566 : 267,363 = 267,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,566/267,363 = 267,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,566x = 267,363 × 267,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,566x = 71,482,973,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,482,973,769/126,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,788.12
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