Finding the Third Proportional to 124,320 and 193,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,320 and 193,926 is: 302,503.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,320 : 193,926 = 193,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,320/193,926 = 193,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,320x = 193,926 × 193,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,320x = 37,607,293,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,607,293,476/124,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,503.97
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