Finding the Third Proportional to 126,444 and 190,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,444 and 190,002 is: 285,507.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,444 : 190,002 = 190,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,444/190,002 = 190,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,444x = 190,002 × 190,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,444x = 36,100,760,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,100,760,004/126,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,507.89
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