Finding the Third Proportional to 126,042 and 195,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,042 and 195,138 is: 302,112.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,042 : 195,138 = 195,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,042/195,138 = 195,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,042x = 195,138 × 195,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,042x = 38,078,839,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,078,839,044/126,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,112.30
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