Finding the Third Proportional to 126,398 and 190,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,398 and 190,399 is: 286,806.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,398 : 190,399 = 190,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,398/190,399 = 190,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,398x = 190,399 × 190,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,398x = 36,251,779,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,251,779,201/126,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,806.59
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