Finding the Third Proportional to 125,235 and 193,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,235 and 193,941 is: 300,340.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,235 : 193,941 = 193,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,235/193,941 = 193,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,235x = 193,941 × 193,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,235x = 37,613,111,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,613,111,481/125,235 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,340.25
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