Finding the Third Proportional to 124,897 and 190,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,897 and 190,474 is: 290,482.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,897 : 190,474 = 190,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,897/190,474 = 190,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,897x = 190,474 × 190,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,897x = 36,280,344,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,280,344,676/124,897 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,482.11
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