Finding the Third Proportional to 126,787 and 189,781
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,787 and 189,781 is: 284,073.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,787 : 189,781 = 189,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,787/189,781 = 189,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,787x = 189,781 × 189,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,787x = 36,016,827,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,016,827,961/126,787 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,073.51
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