Finding the Third Proportional to 126,638 and 200,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,638 and 200,526 is: 317,524.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,638 : 200,526 = 200,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,638/200,526 = 200,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,638x = 200,526 × 200,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,638x = 40,210,676,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,210,676,676/126,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,524.57
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