Finding the Third Proportional to 126,864 and 275,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,864 and 275,598 is: 598,706.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,864 : 275,598 = 275,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,864/275,598 = 275,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,864x = 275,598 × 275,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,864x = 75,954,257,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,954,257,604/126,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598,706.15
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