Finding the Third Proportional to 126,048 and 168,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,048 and 168,903 is: 226,328.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,048 : 168,903 = 168,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,048/168,903 = 168,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,048x = 168,903 × 168,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,048x = 28,528,223,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,528,223,409/126,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,328.25
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