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Finding the Third Proportional to 126,088 and 195,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 126,088 and 195,224 is: 302,268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,088 : 195,224 = 195,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,088/195,224 = 195,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,088x = 195,224 × 195,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,088x = 38,112,410,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,112,410,176/126,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,268.34

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