Finding the Third Proportional to 124,979 and 193,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,979 and 193,571 is: 299,808.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,979 : 193,571 = 193,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,979/193,571 = 193,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,979x = 193,571 × 193,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,979x = 37,469,732,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,469,732,041/124,979 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,808.22
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