Finding the Third Proportional to 121,612 and 194,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,612 and 194,273 is: 310,347.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,612 : 194,273 = 194,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,612/194,273 = 194,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,612x = 194,273 × 194,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,612x = 37,741,998,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,741,998,529/121,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,347.65
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