Finding the Third Proportional to 126,694 and 273,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,694 and 273,028 is: 588,380.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,694 : 273,028 = 273,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,694/273,028 = 273,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,694x = 273,028 × 273,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,694x = 74,544,288,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,544,288,784/126,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,380.58
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