Finding the Third Proportional to 124,896 and 190,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,896 and 190,454 is: 290,423.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,896 : 190,454 = 190,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,896/190,454 = 190,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,896x = 190,454 × 190,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,896x = 36,272,726,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,272,726,116/124,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,423.44
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