Finding the Third Proportional to 114,754 and 189,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,754 and 189,639 is: 313,391.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,754 : 189,639 = 189,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,754/189,639 = 189,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,754x = 189,639 × 189,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,754x = 35,962,950,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,962,950,321/114,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,391.69
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