Finding the Third Proportional to 124,439 and 192,999
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,439 and 192,999 is: 299,332.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,439 : 192,999 = 192,999 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,439/192,999 = 192,999/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,439x = 192,999 × 192,999 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,439x = 37,248,614,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,248,614,001/124,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,332.32
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