Finding the Third Proportional to 122,822 and 189,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,822 and 189,658 is: 292,864.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,822 : 189,658 = 189,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,822/189,658 = 189,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,822x = 189,658 × 189,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,822x = 35,970,156,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,970,156,964/122,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,864.12
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