Finding the Third Proportional to 126,666 and 276,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,666 and 276,444 is: 603,329.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,666 : 276,444 = 276,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,666/276,444 = 276,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,666x = 276,444 × 276,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,666x = 76,421,285,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,421,285,136/126,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,329.11
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