Finding the Third Proportional to 122,004 and 187,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,004 and 187,760 is: 288,956.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,004 : 187,760 = 187,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,004/187,760 = 187,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,004x = 187,760 × 187,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,004x = 35,253,817,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,253,817,600/122,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,956.24
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