Finding the Third Proportional to 120,408 and 190,818
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,408 and 190,818 is: 302,401.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,408 : 190,818 = 190,818 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,408/190,818 = 190,818/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,408x = 190,818 × 190,818 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,408x = 36,411,509,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,411,509,124/120,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,401.08
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