Finding the Third Proportional to 125,282 and 191,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,282 and 191,892 is: 293,917.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,282 : 191,892 = 191,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,282/191,892 = 191,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,282x = 191,892 × 191,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,282x = 36,822,539,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,822,539,664/125,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,917.24
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