Finding the Third Proportional to 124,248 and 193,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,248 and 193,752 is: 302,136.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,248 : 193,752 = 193,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,248/193,752 = 193,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,248x = 193,752 × 193,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,248x = 37,539,837,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,539,837,504/124,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,136.35
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