Finding the Third Proportional to 121,602 and 194,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,602 and 194,262 is: 310,338.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,602 : 194,262 = 194,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,602/194,262 = 194,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,602x = 194,262 × 194,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,602x = 37,737,724,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,737,724,644/121,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,338.03
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