Finding the Third Proportional to 126,354 and 197,133
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,354 and 197,133 is: 307,559.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,354 : 197,133 = 197,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,354/197,133 = 197,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,354x = 197,133 × 197,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,354x = 38,861,419,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,861,419,689/126,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,559.87
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