Finding the Third Proportional to 126,138 and 195,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,138 and 195,327 is: 302,467.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,138 : 195,327 = 195,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,138/195,327 = 195,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,138x = 195,327 × 195,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,138x = 38,152,636,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,152,636,929/126,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,467.43
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