Finding the Third Proportional to 121,771 and 191,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,771 and 191,070 is: 299,806.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,771 : 191,070 = 191,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,771/191,070 = 191,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,771x = 191,070 × 191,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,771x = 36,507,744,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,507,744,900/121,771 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,806.56
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