Finding the Third Proportional to 126,614 and 274,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,614 and 274,796 is: 596,401.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,614 : 274,796 = 274,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,614/274,796 = 274,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,614x = 274,796 × 274,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,614x = 75,512,841,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,512,841,616/126,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 596,401.99
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