Finding the Third Proportional to 126,944 and 276,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,944 and 276,460 is: 602,077.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,944 : 276,460 = 276,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,944/276,460 = 276,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,944x = 276,460 × 276,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,944x = 76,430,131,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,430,131,600/126,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,077.54
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