Finding the Third Proportional to 122,568 and 192,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,568 and 192,597 is: 302,636.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,568 : 192,597 = 192,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,568/192,597 = 192,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,568x = 192,597 × 192,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,568x = 37,093,604,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,093,604,409/122,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,636.94
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