Finding the Third Proportional to 189,126 and 252,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,126 and 252,360 is: 336,736.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,126 : 252,360 = 252,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,126/252,360 = 252,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,126x = 252,360 × 252,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,126x = 63,685,569,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,685,569,600/189,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,736.19
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