Finding the Third Proportional to 126,850 and 278,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,850 and 278,809 is: 612,806.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,850 : 278,809 = 278,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,850/278,809 = 278,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,850x = 278,809 × 278,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,850x = 77,734,458,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,734,458,481/126,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,806.14
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