Finding the Third Proportional to 121,834 and 191,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,834 and 191,166 is: 299,952.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,834 : 191,166 = 191,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,834/191,166 = 191,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,834x = 191,166 × 191,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,834x = 36,544,439,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,544,439,556/121,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,952.72
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