Finding the Third Proportional to 126,652 and 197,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,652 and 197,646 is: 308,435.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,652 : 197,646 = 197,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,652/197,646 = 197,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,652x = 197,646 × 197,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,652x = 39,063,941,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,063,941,316/126,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,435.25
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