Finding the Third Proportional to 125,270 and 193,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,270 and 193,886 is: 300,086.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,270 : 193,886 = 193,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,270/193,886 = 193,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,270x = 193,886 × 193,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,270x = 37,591,780,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,591,780,996/125,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,086.06
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