Finding the Third Proportional to 126,896.25 and 178,539.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,896.25 and 178,539.75 is: 251,200.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,896.25 : 178,539.75 = 178,539.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,896.25/178,539.75 = 178,539.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,896.25x = 178,539.75 × 178,539.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,896.25x = 31,876,442,330.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,876,442,330.06/126,896.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,200.82
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