Finding the Third Proportional to 126,840 and 195,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,840 and 195,024 is: 299,860.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,840 : 195,024 = 195,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,840/195,024 = 195,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,840x = 195,024 × 195,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,840x = 38,034,360,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,034,360,576/126,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,860.93
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