Finding the Third Proportional to 126,927 and 194,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,927 and 194,454 is: 297,906.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,927 : 194,454 = 194,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,927/194,454 = 194,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,927x = 194,454 × 194,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,927x = 37,812,358,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,812,358,116/126,927 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,906.34
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