Finding the Third Proportional to 124,614 and 193,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,614 and 193,275 is: 299,767.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,614 : 193,275 = 193,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,614/193,275 = 193,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,614x = 193,275 × 193,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,614x = 37,355,225,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,355,225,625/124,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,767.49
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