Finding the Third Proportional to 122,820 and 189,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,820 and 189,660 is: 292,875.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,820 : 189,660 = 189,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,820/189,660 = 189,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,820x = 189,660 × 189,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,820x = 35,970,915,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,970,915,600/122,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,875.07
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