Finding the Third Proportional to 126,130 and 195,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,130 and 195,303 is: 302,412.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,130 : 195,303 = 195,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,130/195,303 = 195,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,130x = 195,303 × 195,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,130x = 38,143,261,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,143,261,809/126,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,412.29
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