Finding the Third Proportional to 126,720 and 272,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,720 and 272,160 is: 584,525.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,720 : 272,160 = 272,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,720/272,160 = 272,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,720x = 272,160 × 272,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,720x = 74,071,065,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,071,065,600/126,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,525.45
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