Finding the Third Proportional to 126,708 and 200,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,708 and 200,628 is: 317,672.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,708 : 200,628 = 200,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,708/200,628 = 200,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,708x = 200,628 × 200,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,708x = 40,251,594,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,251,594,384/126,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,672.08
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