Finding the Third Proportional to 126,798 and 267,741
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,798 and 267,741 is: 565,349.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,798 : 267,741 = 267,741 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,798/267,741 = 267,741/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,798x = 267,741 × 267,741 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,798x = 71,685,243,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,685,243,081/126,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565,349.95
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