Finding the Third Proportional to 124,470 and 194,481
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,470 and 194,481 is: 303,871.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,470 : 194,481 = 194,481 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,470/194,481 = 194,481/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,470x = 194,481 × 194,481 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,470x = 37,822,859,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,822,859,361/124,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,871.29
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