Finding the Third Proportional to 124,743 and 195,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,743 and 195,460 is: 306,266.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,743 : 195,460 = 195,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,743/195,460 = 195,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,743x = 195,460 × 195,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,743x = 38,204,611,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,204,611,600/124,743 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,266.58
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