Finding the Third Proportional to 126,756 and 275,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,756 and 275,409 is: 598,394.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,756 : 275,409 = 275,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,756/275,409 = 275,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,756x = 275,409 × 275,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,756x = 75,850,117,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,850,117,281/126,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598,394.69
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