Finding the Third Proportional to 126,287 and 195,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,287 and 195,060 is: 301,285.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,287 : 195,060 = 195,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,287/195,060 = 195,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,287x = 195,060 × 195,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,287x = 38,048,403,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,048,403,600/126,287 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,285.20
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