Finding the Third Proportional to 121,568 and 195,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,568 and 195,327 is: 313,837.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,568 : 195,327 = 195,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,568/195,327 = 195,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,568x = 195,327 × 195,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,568x = 38,152,636,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,152,636,929/121,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,837.83
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