Finding the Third Proportional to 126,609 and 200,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,609 and 200,484 is: 317,464.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,609 : 200,484 = 200,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,609/200,484 = 200,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,609x = 200,484 × 200,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,609x = 40,193,834,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,193,834,256/126,609 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,464.27
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