Finding the Third Proportional to 126,824 and 299,927
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,824 and 299,927 is: 709,299.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,824 : 299,927 = 299,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,824/299,927 = 299,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,824x = 299,927 × 299,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,824x = 89,956,205,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,956,205,329/126,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,299.54
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