Finding the Third Proportional to 119,617 and 192,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,617 and 192,729 is: 310,528.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,617 : 192,729 = 192,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,617/192,729 = 192,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,617x = 192,729 × 192,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,617x = 37,144,467,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,144,467,441/119,617 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,528.33
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