Finding the Third Proportional to 126,128 and 189,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,128 and 189,210 is: 283,842.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,128 : 189,210 = 189,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,128/189,210 = 189,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,128x = 189,210 × 189,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,128x = 35,800,424,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,800,424,100/126,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,842.00
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