Finding the Third Proportional to 124,114 and 196,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,114 and 196,620 is: 311,483.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,114 : 196,620 = 196,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,114/196,620 = 196,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,114x = 196,620 × 196,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,114x = 38,659,424,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,659,424,400/124,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,483.19
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