Finding the Third Proportional to 118,740 and 189,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,740 and 189,342 is: 301,923.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,740 : 189,342 = 189,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,740/189,342 = 189,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,740x = 189,342 × 189,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,740x = 35,850,392,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,850,392,964/118,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,923.47
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