Finding the Third Proportional to 118,890 and 191,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,890 and 191,160 is: 307,360.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,890 : 191,160 = 191,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,890/191,160 = 191,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,890x = 191,160 × 191,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,890x = 36,542,145,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,542,145,600/118,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,360.97
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