Finding the Third Proportional to 124,746 and 191,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,746 and 191,732 is: 294,688.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,746 : 191,732 = 191,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,746/191,732 = 191,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,746x = 191,732 × 191,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,746x = 36,761,159,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,761,159,824/124,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,688.08
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