Finding the Third Proportional to 126,572 and 278,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,572 and 278,408 is: 612,386.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,572 : 278,408 = 278,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,572/278,408 = 278,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,572x = 278,408 × 278,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,572x = 77,511,014,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,511,014,464/126,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,386.74
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