Finding the Third Proportional to 122,586 and 195,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,586 and 195,174 is: 310,744.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,586 : 195,174 = 195,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,586/195,174 = 195,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,586x = 195,174 × 195,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,586x = 38,092,890,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,092,890,276/122,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,744.21
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