Finding the Third Proportional to 126,046 and 195,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,046 and 195,266 is: 302,499.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,046 : 195,266 = 195,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,046/195,266 = 195,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,046x = 195,266 × 195,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,046x = 38,128,810,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,128,810,756/126,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,499.17
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