Finding the Third Proportional to 122,332 and 189,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,332 and 189,064 is: 292,198.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,332 : 189,064 = 189,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,332/189,064 = 189,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,332x = 189,064 × 189,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,332x = 35,745,196,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,745,196,096/122,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,198.25
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