Finding the Third Proportional to 124,881 and 195,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,881 and 195,693 is: 306,657.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,881 : 195,693 = 195,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,881/195,693 = 195,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,881x = 195,693 × 195,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,881x = 38,295,750,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,295,750,249/124,881 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,657.94
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