Finding the Third Proportional to 124,902 and 190,462
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,902 and 190,462 is: 290,433.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,902 : 190,462 = 190,462 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,902/190,462 = 190,462/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,902x = 190,462 × 190,462 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,902x = 36,275,773,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,275,773,444/124,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,433.89
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