Finding the Third Proportional to 122,850 and 195,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,850 and 195,576 is: 311,355.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,850 : 195,576 = 195,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,850/195,576 = 195,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,850x = 195,576 × 195,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,850x = 38,249,971,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,249,971,776/122,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,355.08
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