Finding the Third Proportional to 122,814 and 189,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,814 and 189,646 is: 292,846.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,814 : 189,646 = 189,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,814/189,646 = 189,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,814x = 189,646 × 189,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,814x = 35,965,605,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,965,605,316/122,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,846.14
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