Finding the Third Proportional to 126,584 and 194,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,584 and 194,250 is: 298,087.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,584 : 194,250 = 194,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,584/194,250 = 194,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,584x = 194,250 × 194,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,584x = 37,733,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,733,062,500/126,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,087.14
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