Finding the Third Proportional to 122,456 and 189,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,456 and 189,146 is: 292,155.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,456 : 189,146 = 189,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,456/189,146 = 189,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,456x = 189,146 × 189,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,456x = 35,776,209,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,776,209,316/122,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,155.63
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