Finding the Third Proportional to 124,932 and 197,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,932 and 197,654 is: 312,706.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,932 : 197,654 = 197,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,932/197,654 = 197,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,932x = 197,654 × 197,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,932x = 39,067,103,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,067,103,716/124,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,706.94
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