Finding the Third Proportional to 124,324.50 and 197,173.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,324.50 and 197,173.50 is: 312,708.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,324.50 : 197,173.50 = 197,173.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,324.50/197,173.50 = 197,173.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,324.50x = 197,173.50 × 197,173.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,324.50x = 38,877,389,102.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,877,389,102.25/124,324.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,708.99
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