Finding the Third Proportional to 121,446 and 190,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,446 and 190,116 is: 297,614.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,446 : 190,116 = 190,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,446/190,116 = 190,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,446x = 190,116 × 190,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,446x = 36,144,093,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,144,093,456/121,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,614.52
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