Finding the Third Proportional to 124,438 and 192,159
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,438 and 192,159 is: 296,734.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,438 : 192,159 = 192,159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,438/192,159 = 192,159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,438x = 192,159 × 192,159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,438x = 36,925,081,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,925,081,281/124,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,734.77
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