Finding the Third Proportional to 121,645 and 193,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,645 and 193,709 is: 308,464.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,645 : 193,709 = 193,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,645/193,709 = 193,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,645x = 193,709 × 193,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,645x = 37,523,176,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,523,176,681/121,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,464.60
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