Finding the Third Proportional to 125,244 and 193,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,244 and 193,960 is: 300,377.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,244 : 193,960 = 193,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,244/193,960 = 193,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,244x = 193,960 × 193,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,244x = 37,620,481,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,620,481,600/125,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,377.52
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