Finding the Third Proportional to 124,436 and 192,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,436 and 192,156 is: 296,730.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,436 : 192,156 = 192,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,436/192,156 = 192,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,436x = 192,156 × 192,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,436x = 36,923,928,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,923,928,336/124,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,730.27
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