Finding the Third Proportional to 126,448 and 190,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,448 and 190,008 is: 285,516.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,448 : 190,008 = 190,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,448/190,008 = 190,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,448x = 190,008 × 190,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,448x = 36,103,040,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,103,040,064/126,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,516.89
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