Finding the Third Proportional to 140,120 and 192,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,120 and 192,680 is: 264,955.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,120 : 192,680 = 192,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,120/192,680 = 192,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,120x = 192,680 × 192,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,120x = 37,125,582,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,125,582,400/140,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,955.63
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