Finding the Third Proportional to 124,524 and 193,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,524 and 193,136 is: 299,552.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,524 : 193,136 = 193,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,524/193,136 = 193,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,524x = 193,136 × 193,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,524x = 37,301,514,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,301,514,496/124,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,552.81
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