Finding the Third Proportional to 126,324 and 195,822
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,324 and 195,822 is: 303,554.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,324 : 195,822 = 195,822 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,324/195,822 = 195,822/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,324x = 195,822 × 195,822 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,324x = 38,346,255,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,346,255,684/126,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,554.79
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