Finding the Third Proportional to 126,976 and 276,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,976 and 276,528 is: 602,221.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,976 : 276,528 = 276,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,976/276,528 = 276,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,976x = 276,528 × 276,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,976x = 76,467,734,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,467,734,784/126,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,221.95
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