Finding the Third Proportional to 126,618 and 267,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,618 and 267,466 is: 564,991.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,618 : 267,466 = 267,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,618/267,466 = 267,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,618x = 267,466 × 267,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,618x = 71,538,061,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,538,061,156/126,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,991.24
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