Finding the Third Proportional to 126,774 and 194,877
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,774 and 194,877 is: 299,564.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,774 : 194,877 = 194,877 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,774/194,877 = 194,877/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,774x = 194,877 × 194,877 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,774x = 37,977,045,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,977,045,129/126,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,564.94
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