Finding the Third Proportional to 124,956 and 193,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,956 and 193,536 is: 299,754.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,956 : 193,536 = 193,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,956/193,536 = 193,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,956x = 193,536 × 193,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,956x = 37,456,183,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,456,183,296/124,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,754.98
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