Finding the Third Proportional to 121,958 and 190,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,958 and 190,071 is: 296,224.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,958 : 190,071 = 190,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,958/190,071 = 190,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,958x = 190,071 × 190,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,958x = 36,126,985,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,126,985,041/121,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,224.81
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