Finding the Third Proportional to 126,732 and 196,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,732 and 196,165 is: 303,638.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,732 : 196,165 = 196,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,732/196,165 = 196,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,732x = 196,165 × 196,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,732x = 38,480,707,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,480,707,225/126,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,638.44
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