Finding the Third Proportional to 121,315 and 193,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,315 and 193,785 is: 309,546.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,315 : 193,785 = 193,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,315/193,785 = 193,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,315x = 193,785 × 193,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,315x = 37,552,626,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,552,626,225/121,315 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,546.44
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