Finding the Third Proportional to 126,785 and 197,447.56
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,785 and 197,447.56 is: 307,493.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,785 : 197,447.56 = 197,447.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,785/197,447.56 = 197,447.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,785x = 197,447.56 × 197,447.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,785x = 38,985,539,937.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,985,539,937.19/126,785 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,493.31
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