Finding the Third Proportional to 126,292 and 195,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,292 and 195,067 is: 301,294.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,292 : 195,067 = 195,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,292/195,067 = 195,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,292x = 195,067 × 195,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,292x = 38,051,134,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,051,134,489/126,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,294.89
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