Finding the Third Proportional to 126,756 and 273,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,756 and 273,608 is: 590,594.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,756 : 273,608 = 273,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,756/273,608 = 273,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,756x = 273,608 × 273,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,756x = 74,861,337,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,861,337,664/126,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,594.04
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