Finding the Third Proportional to 122,766 and 191,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,766 and 191,610 is: 299,059.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,766 : 191,610 = 191,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,766/191,610 = 191,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,766x = 191,610 × 191,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,766x = 36,714,392,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,714,392,100/122,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,059.94
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