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Finding the Third Proportional to 124,578 and 195,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 124,578 and 195,795 is: 307,724.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,578 : 195,795 = 195,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,578/195,795 = 195,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,578x = 195,795 × 195,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,578x = 38,335,682,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,335,682,025/124,578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,724.33

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