Finding the Third Proportional to 125,216 and 194,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,216 and 194,044 is: 300,704.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,216 : 194,044 = 194,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,216/194,044 = 194,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,216x = 194,044 × 194,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,216x = 37,653,073,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,653,073,936/125,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,704.97
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