Finding the Third Proportional to 126,768 and 194,869
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,768 and 194,869 is: 299,554.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,768 : 194,869 = 194,869 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,768/194,869 = 194,869/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,768x = 194,869 × 194,869 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,768x = 37,973,927,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,973,927,161/126,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,554.52
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