Finding the Third Proportional to 121,369 and 193,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,369 and 193,907 is: 309,798.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,369 : 193,907 = 193,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,369/193,907 = 193,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,369x = 193,907 × 193,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,369x = 37,599,924,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,599,924,649/121,369 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,798.42
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