Finding the Third Proportional to 126,133 and 176,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,133 and 176,623 is: 247,323.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,133 : 176,623 = 176,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,133/176,623 = 176,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,133x = 176,623 × 176,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,133x = 31,195,684,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,195,684,129/126,133 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,323.73
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