Finding the Third Proportional to 124,530 and 194,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,530 and 194,571 is: 304,006.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,530 : 194,571 = 194,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,530/194,571 = 194,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,530x = 194,571 × 194,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,530x = 37,857,874,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,857,874,041/124,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,006.06
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