Finding the Third Proportional to 122,898 and 195,417
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,898 and 195,417 is: 310,727.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,898 : 195,417 = 195,417 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,898/195,417 = 195,417/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,898x = 195,417 × 195,417 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,898x = 38,187,803,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,187,803,889/122,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,727.63
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