Finding the Third Proportional to 123,924 and 192,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 123,924 and 192,160 is: 297,968.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,924 : 192,160 = 192,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,924/192,160 = 192,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,924x = 192,160 × 192,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,924x = 36,925,465,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,925,465,600/123,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,968.64
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