Finding the Third Proportional to 125,268 and 194,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,268 and 194,268 is: 301,274.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,268 : 194,268 = 194,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,268/194,268 = 194,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,268x = 194,268 × 194,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,268x = 37,740,055,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,740,055,824/125,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,274.51
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