Finding the Third Proportional to 126,080 and 191,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,080 and 191,740 is: 291,594.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,080 : 191,740 = 191,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,080/191,740 = 191,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,080x = 191,740 × 191,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,080x = 36,764,227,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,764,227,600/126,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,594.44
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