Finding the Third Proportional to 122,811 and 195,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,811 and 195,288 is: 310,537.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,811 : 195,288 = 195,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,811/195,288 = 195,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,811x = 195,288 × 195,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,811x = 38,137,402,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,137,402,944/122,811 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,537.35
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