Finding the Third Proportional to 121,650 and 193,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,650 and 193,716 is: 308,474.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,650 : 193,716 = 193,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,650/193,716 = 193,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,650x = 193,716 × 193,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,650x = 37,525,888,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,525,888,656/121,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,474.22
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