Finding the Third Proportional to 124,424 and 194,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,424 and 194,412 is: 303,767.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,424 : 194,412 = 194,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,424/194,412 = 194,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,424x = 194,412 × 194,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,424x = 37,796,025,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,796,025,744/124,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,767.97
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