Finding the Third Proportional to 124,330 and 197,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,330 and 197,173 is: 312,693.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,330 : 197,173 = 197,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,330/197,173 = 197,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,330x = 197,173 × 197,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,330x = 38,877,191,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,877,191,929/124,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,693.57
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