Finding the Third Proportional to 126,146 and 188,119
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,146 and 188,119 is: 280,538.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,146 : 188,119 = 188,119 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,146/188,119 = 188,119/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,146x = 188,119 × 188,119 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,146x = 35,388,758,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,388,758,161/126,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,538.09
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