Finding the Third Proportional to 126,474.75 and 190,545.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,474.75 and 190,545.75 is: 287,074.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,474.75 : 190,545.75 = 190,545.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,474.75/190,545.75 = 190,545.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,474.75x = 190,545.75 × 190,545.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,474.75x = 36,307,682,843.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,307,682,843.06/126,474.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,074.56
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