Finding the Third Proportional to 124,745 and 195,463
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,745 and 195,463 is: 306,271.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,745 : 195,463 = 195,463 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,745/195,463 = 195,463/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,745x = 195,463 × 195,463 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,745x = 38,205,784,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,205,784,369/124,745 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,271.07
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