Finding the Third Proportional to 124,600 and 193,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,600 and 193,254 is: 299,736.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,600 : 193,254 = 193,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,600/193,254 = 193,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,600x = 193,254 × 193,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,600x = 37,347,108,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,347,108,516/124,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,736.02
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