Finding the Third Proportional to 126,914.63 and 168,467.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,914.63 and 168,467.63 is: 223,625.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,914.63 : 168,467.63 = 168,467.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,914.63/168,467.63 = 168,467.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,914.63x = 168,467.63 × 168,467.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,914.63x = 28,381,340,673.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,381,340,673.14/126,914.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,625.45
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