Finding the Third Proportional to 126,624 and 196,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,624 and 196,056 is: 303,559.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,624 : 196,056 = 196,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,624/196,056 = 196,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,624x = 196,056 × 196,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,624x = 38,437,955,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,437,955,136/126,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,559.79
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