Finding the Third Proportional to 126,116 and 189,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,116 and 189,192 is: 283,815.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,116 : 189,192 = 189,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,116/189,192 = 189,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,116x = 189,192 × 189,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,116x = 35,793,612,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,793,612,864/126,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,815.00
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