Finding the Third Proportional to 124,962 and 190,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,962 and 190,539 is: 290,529.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,962 : 190,539 = 190,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,962/190,539 = 190,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,962x = 190,539 × 190,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,962x = 36,305,110,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,305,110,521/124,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,529.21
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