Finding the Third Proportional to 122,980 and 195,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,980 and 195,750 is: 311,579.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,980 : 195,750 = 195,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,980/195,750 = 195,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,980x = 195,750 × 195,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,980x = 38,318,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,318,062,500/122,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,579.63
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