Finding the Third Proportional to 126,986 and 278,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,986 and 278,892 is: 612,514.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,986 : 278,892 = 278,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,986/278,892 = 278,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,986x = 278,892 × 278,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,986x = 77,780,747,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,780,747,664/126,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,514.35
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