Finding the Third Proportional to 122,207 and 188,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,207 and 188,053 is: 289,377.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,207 : 188,053 = 188,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,207/188,053 = 188,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,207x = 188,053 × 188,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,207x = 35,363,930,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,363,930,809/122,207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,377.29
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