Finding the Third Proportional to 126,552 and 190,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,552 and 190,652 is: 287,219.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,552 : 190,652 = 190,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,552/190,652 = 190,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,552x = 190,652 × 190,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,552x = 36,348,185,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,348,185,104/126,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,219.37
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