Finding the Third Proportional to 120,030 and 193,345
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,030 and 193,345 is: 311,441.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,030 : 193,345 = 193,345 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,030/193,345 = 193,345/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,030x = 193,345 × 193,345 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,030x = 37,382,289,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,382,289,025/120,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,441.21
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