Finding the Third Proportional to 125,240 and 193,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,240 and 193,949 is: 300,353.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,240 : 193,949 = 193,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,240/193,949 = 193,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,240x = 193,949 × 193,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,240x = 37,616,214,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,616,214,601/125,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,353.04
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