Finding the Third Proportional to 125,114 and 194,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,114 and 194,019 is: 300,872.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,114 : 194,019 = 194,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,114/194,019 = 194,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,114x = 194,019 × 194,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,114x = 37,643,372,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,643,372,361/125,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,872.58
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