Finding the Third Proportional to 125,164 and 193,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,164 and 193,688 is: 299,727.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,164 : 193,688 = 193,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,164/193,688 = 193,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,164x = 193,688 × 193,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,164x = 37,515,041,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,515,041,344/125,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,727.09
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