Finding the Third Proportional to 126,140 and 195,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,140 and 195,330 is: 302,471.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,140 : 195,330 = 195,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,140/195,330 = 195,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,140x = 195,330 × 195,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,140x = 38,153,808,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,153,808,900/126,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,471.93
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