Finding the Third Proportional to 124,883 and 195,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,883 and 195,696 is: 306,662.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,883 : 195,696 = 195,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,883/195,696 = 195,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,883x = 195,696 × 195,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,883x = 38,296,924,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,296,924,416/124,883 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,662.43
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