Finding the Third Proportional to 124,315 and 197,159
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,315 and 197,159 is: 312,686.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,315 : 197,159 = 197,159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,315/197,159 = 197,159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,315x = 197,159 × 197,159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,315x = 38,871,671,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,871,671,281/124,315 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,686.89
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