Finding the Third Proportional to 126,605 and 277,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,605 and 277,365 is: 607,648.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,605 : 277,365 = 277,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,605/277,365 = 277,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,605x = 277,365 × 277,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,605x = 76,931,343,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,931,343,225/126,605 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607,648.54
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