Finding the Third Proportional to 126,592 and 269,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,592 and 269,544 is: 573,922.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,592 : 269,544 = 269,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,592/269,544 = 269,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,592x = 269,544 × 269,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,592x = 72,653,967,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,653,967,936/126,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,922.27
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