Finding the Third Proportional to 122,508 and 195,426
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,508 and 195,426 is: 311,745.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,508 : 195,426 = 195,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,508/195,426 = 195,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,508x = 195,426 × 195,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,508x = 38,191,321,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,191,321,476/122,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,745.53
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