Finding the Third Proportional to 125,224 and 194,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,224 and 194,200 is: 301,169.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,224 : 194,200 = 194,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,224/194,200 = 194,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,224x = 194,200 × 194,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,224x = 37,713,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,713,640,000/125,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,169.42
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