Finding the Third Proportional to 126,665 and 276,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,665 and 276,658 is: 604,268.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,665 : 276,658 = 276,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,665/276,658 = 276,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,665x = 276,658 × 276,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,665x = 76,539,648,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,539,648,964/126,665 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,268.34
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