Finding the Third Proportional to 124,550 and 193,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,550 and 193,387 is: 300,269.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,550 : 193,387 = 193,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,550/193,387 = 193,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,550x = 193,387 × 193,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,550x = 37,398,531,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,398,531,769/124,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,269.22
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