Finding the Third Proportional to 126,672 and 267,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,672 and 267,648 is: 565,519.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,672 : 267,648 = 267,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,672/267,648 = 267,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,672x = 267,648 × 267,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,672x = 71,635,451,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,635,451,904/126,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565,519.23
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