Finding the Third Proportional to 124,570 and 195,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,570 and 195,782 is: 307,703.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,570 : 195,782 = 195,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,570/195,782 = 195,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,570x = 195,782 × 195,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,570x = 38,330,591,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,330,591,524/124,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,703.23
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