Finding the Third Proportional to 121,994 and 190,111
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,994 and 190,111 is: 296,262.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,994 : 190,111 = 190,111 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,994/190,111 = 190,111/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,994x = 190,111 × 190,111 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,994x = 36,142,192,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,142,192,321/121,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,262.05
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