Finding the Third Proportional to 124,282 and 194,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,282 and 194,420 is: 304,140.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,282 : 194,420 = 194,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,282/194,420 = 194,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,282x = 194,420 × 194,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,282x = 37,799,136,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,799,136,400/124,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,140.07
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