Finding the Third Proportional to 118,754 and 189,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,754 and 189,363 is: 301,954.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,754 : 189,363 = 189,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,754/189,363 = 189,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,754x = 189,363 × 189,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,754x = 35,858,345,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,858,345,769/118,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,954.85
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