Finding the Third Proportional to 124,474 and 191,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,474 and 191,326 is: 294,082.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,474 : 191,326 = 191,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,474/191,326 = 191,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,474x = 191,326 × 191,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,474x = 36,605,638,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,605,638,276/124,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,082.61
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