Finding the Third Proportional to 126,447 and 195,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,447 and 195,778 is: 303,123.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,447 : 195,778 = 195,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,447/195,778 = 195,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,447x = 195,778 × 195,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,447x = 38,329,025,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,329,025,284/126,447 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,123.25
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