Finding the Third Proportional to 123,801 and 191,380.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 123,801 and 191,380.50 is: 295,849.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,801 : 191,380.50 = 191,380.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,801/191,380.50 = 191,380.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,801x = 191,380.50 × 191,380.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,801x = 36,626,495,780.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,626,495,780.25/123,801 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,849.76
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