Finding the Third Proportional to 124,734 and 195,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,734 and 195,816 is: 307,405.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,734 : 195,816 = 195,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,734/195,816 = 195,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,734x = 195,816 × 195,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,734x = 38,343,905,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,343,905,856/124,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,405.41
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