Finding the Third Proportional to 123,780 and 193,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 123,780 and 193,065 is: 301,131.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,780 : 193,065 = 193,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,780/193,065 = 193,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,780x = 193,065 × 193,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,780x = 37,274,094,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,274,094,225/123,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,131.80
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