Finding the Third Proportional to 126,529 and 185,986
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,529 and 185,986 is: 273,382.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,529 : 185,986 = 185,986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,529/185,986 = 185,986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,529x = 185,986 × 185,986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,529x = 34,590,792,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,590,792,196/126,529 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,382.32
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