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Finding the Third Proportional to 126,797 and 196,227

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Solution

The third proportional to 126,797 and 196,227 is: 303,674.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,797 : 196,227 = 196,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,797/196,227 = 196,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,797x = 196,227 × 196,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,797x = 38,505,035,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,505,035,529/126,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,674.66

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