Finding the Third Proportional to 125,164 and 194,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,164 and 194,102 is: 301,009.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,164 : 194,102 = 194,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,164/194,102 = 194,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,164x = 194,102 × 194,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,164x = 37,675,586,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,675,586,404/125,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,009.77
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