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Finding the Third Proportional to 123,006 and 195,797

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Solution

The third proportional to 123,006 and 195,797 is: 311,663.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,006 : 195,797 = 195,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,006/195,797 = 195,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,006x = 195,797 × 195,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,006x = 38,336,465,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,336,465,209/123,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,663.38

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