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Finding the Third Proportional to 126,664 and 197,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 126,664 and 197,664 is: 308,462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,664 : 197,664 = 197,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,664/197,664 = 197,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,664x = 197,664 × 197,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,664x = 39,071,056,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,071,056,896/126,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,462.21

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