Finding the Third Proportional to 126,746 and 177,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,746 and 177,202 is: 247,743.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,746 : 177,202 = 177,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,746/177,202 = 177,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,746x = 177,202 × 177,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,746x = 31,400,548,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,400,548,804/126,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,743.90
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