Finding the Third Proportional to 126,934 and 300,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,934 and 300,728 is: 712,475.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,934 : 300,728 = 300,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,934/300,728 = 300,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,934x = 300,728 × 300,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,934x = 90,437,329,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,437,329,984/126,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,475.22
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