Finding the Third Proportional to 121,637 and 193,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,637 and 193,698 is: 308,449.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,637 : 193,698 = 193,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,637/193,698 = 193,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,637x = 193,698 × 193,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,637x = 37,518,915,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,518,915,204/121,637 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,449.86
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