Finding the Third Proportional to 126,608 and 200,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,608 and 200,482 is: 317,460.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,608 : 200,482 = 200,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,608/200,482 = 200,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,608x = 200,482 × 200,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,608x = 40,193,032,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,193,032,324/126,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,460.45
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