Finding the Third Proportional to 126,140 and 193,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,140 and 193,944 is: 298,194.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,140 : 193,944 = 193,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,140/193,944 = 193,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,140x = 193,944 × 193,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,140x = 37,614,275,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,614,275,136/126,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,194.67
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