Finding the Third Proportional to 126,160 and 149,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,160 and 149,200 is: 176,447.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,160 : 149,200 = 149,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,160/149,200 = 149,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,160x = 149,200 × 149,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,160x = 22,260,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,260,640,000/126,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,447.69
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