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Finding the Third Proportional to 126,770 and 195,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 126,770 and 195,622 is: 301,869.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,770 : 195,622 = 195,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,770/195,622 = 195,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,770x = 195,622 × 195,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,770x = 38,267,966,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,267,966,884/126,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,869.27

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