Finding the Third Proportional to 121,732 and 193,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,732 and 193,158 is: 306,493.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,732 : 193,158 = 193,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,732/193,158 = 193,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,732x = 193,158 × 193,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,732x = 37,310,012,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,310,012,964/121,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,493.06
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