Finding the Third Proportional to 120,238 and 187,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,238 and 187,636 is: 292,813.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,238 : 187,636 = 187,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,238/187,636 = 187,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,238x = 187,636 × 187,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,238x = 35,207,268,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,207,268,496/120,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,813.16
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