Finding the Third Proportional to 122,634 and 190,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,634 and 190,512 is: 295,960.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,634 : 190,512 = 190,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,634/190,512 = 190,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,634x = 190,512 × 190,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,634x = 36,294,822,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,294,822,144/122,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,960.52
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