Finding the Third Proportional to 60,194 and 126,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,194 and 126,976 is: 267,849.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,194 : 126,976 = 126,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,194/126,976 = 126,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,194x = 126,976 × 126,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,194x = 16,122,904,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,122,904,576/60,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,849.03
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