Finding the Third Proportional to 122,742 and 190,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,742 and 190,497 is: 295,653.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,742 : 190,497 = 190,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,742/190,497 = 190,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,742x = 190,497 × 190,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,742x = 36,289,107,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,289,107,009/122,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,653.54
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