Finding the Third Proportional to 121,104 and 189,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,104 and 189,014 is: 295,005.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,104 : 189,014 = 189,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,104/189,014 = 189,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,104x = 189,014 × 189,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,104x = 35,726,292,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,726,292,196/121,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,005.06
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