Finding the Third Proportional to 126,631 and 200,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,631 and 200,517 is: 317,513.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,631 : 200,517 = 200,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,631/200,517 = 200,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,631x = 200,517 × 200,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,631x = 40,207,067,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,207,067,289/126,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,513.62
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