Finding the Third Proportional to 122,799 and 190,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,799 and 190,193 is: 294,573.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,799 : 190,193 = 190,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,799/190,193 = 190,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,799x = 190,193 × 190,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,799x = 36,173,377,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,173,377,249/122,799 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,573.87
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