Finding the Third Proportional to 126,816 and 274,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,816 and 274,767 is: 595,326.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,816 : 274,767 = 274,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,816/274,767 = 274,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,816x = 274,767 × 274,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,816x = 75,496,904,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,496,904,289/126,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595,326.33
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