Finding the Third Proportional to 124,310 and 190,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,310 and 190,758 is: 292,724.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,310 : 190,758 = 190,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,310/190,758 = 190,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,310x = 190,758 × 190,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,310x = 36,388,614,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,388,614,564/124,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,724.76
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