Finding the Third Proportional to 122,772 and 194,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,772 and 194,098 is: 306,861.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,772 : 194,098 = 194,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,772/194,098 = 194,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,772x = 194,098 × 194,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,772x = 37,674,033,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,674,033,604/122,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,861.77
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