Finding the Third Proportional to 126,816 and 196,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,816 and 196,260 is: 303,731.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,816 : 196,260 = 196,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,816/196,260 = 196,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,816x = 196,260 × 196,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,816x = 38,517,987,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,517,987,600/126,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,731.29
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