Finding the Third Proportional to 126,044 and 195,141
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,044 and 195,141 is: 302,116.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,044 : 195,141 = 195,141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,044/195,141 = 195,141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,044x = 195,141 × 195,141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,044x = 38,080,009,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,080,009,881/126,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,116.80
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