Finding the Third Proportional to 126,666 and 197,667
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,666 and 197,667 is: 308,466.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,666 : 197,667 = 197,667 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,666/197,667 = 197,667/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,666x = 197,667 × 197,667 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,666x = 39,072,242,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,072,242,889/126,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,466.70
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