Finding the Third Proportional to 126,893 and 270,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,893 and 270,250 is: 575,564.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,893 : 270,250 = 270,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,893/270,250 = 270,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,893x = 270,250 × 270,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,893x = 73,035,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,035,062,500/126,893 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 575,564.16
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