Finding the Third Proportional to 123,570 and 198,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 123,570 and 198,963 is: 320,355.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,570 : 198,963 = 198,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,570/198,963 = 198,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,570x = 198,963 × 198,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,570x = 39,586,275,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,586,275,369/123,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,355.06
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