Finding the Third Proportional to 126,036 and 189,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,036 and 189,054 is: 283,581
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,036 : 189,054 = 189,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,036/189,054 = 189,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,036x = 189,054 × 189,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,036x = 35,741,414,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,741,414,916/126,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,581
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