Finding the Third Proportional to 122,346 and 188,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,346 and 188,112 is: 289,229.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,346 : 188,112 = 188,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,346/188,112 = 188,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,346x = 188,112 × 188,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,346x = 35,386,124,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,386,124,544/122,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,229.93
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