Finding the Third Proportional to 122,140 and 194,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,140 and 194,294 is: 309,072.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,140 : 194,294 = 194,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,140/194,294 = 194,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,140x = 194,294 × 194,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,140x = 37,750,158,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,750,158,436/122,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,072.85
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