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Finding the Third Proportional to 123,362 and 195,147

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Solution

The third proportional to 123,362 and 195,147 is: 308,704.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,362 : 195,147 = 195,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,362/195,147 = 195,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,362x = 195,147 × 195,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,362x = 38,082,351,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,082,351,609/123,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,704.07

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