Finding the Third Proportional to 121,432 and 190,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,432 and 190,084 is: 297,548.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,432 : 190,084 = 190,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,432/190,084 = 190,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,432x = 190,084 × 190,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,432x = 36,131,927,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,131,927,056/121,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,548.64
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