Finding the Third Proportional to 121,961 and 194,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,961 and 194,234 is: 309,335.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,961 : 194,234 = 194,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,961/194,234 = 194,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,961x = 194,234 × 194,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,961x = 37,726,846,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,726,846,756/121,961 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,335.33
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