Finding the Third Proportional to 122,452 and 189,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,452 and 189,138 is: 292,140.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,452 : 189,138 = 189,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,452/189,138 = 189,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,452x = 189,138 × 189,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,452x = 35,773,183,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,773,183,044/122,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,140.46
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