Finding the Third Proportional to 126,131 and 187,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,131 and 187,399 is: 278,427.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,131 : 187,399 = 187,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,131/187,399 = 187,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,131x = 187,399 × 187,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,131x = 35,118,385,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,118,385,201/126,131 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,427.87
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