Finding the Third Proportional to 126,464 and 189,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,464 and 189,366 is: 283,554.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,464 : 189,366 = 189,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,464/189,366 = 189,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,464x = 189,366 × 189,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,464x = 35,859,481,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,859,481,956/126,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,554.86
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