Finding the Third Proportional to 121,880 and 194,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,880 and 194,626 is: 310,791.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,880 : 194,626 = 194,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,880/194,626 = 194,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,880x = 194,626 × 194,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,880x = 37,879,279,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,879,279,876/121,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,791.60
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