Finding the Third Proportional to 126,468 and 190,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,468 and 190,536 is: 287,060.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,468 : 190,536 = 190,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,468/190,536 = 190,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,468x = 190,536 × 190,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,468x = 36,303,967,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,303,967,296/126,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,060.50
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