Finding the Third Proportional to 125,284 and 191,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,284 and 191,896 is: 293,924.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,284 : 191,896 = 191,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,284/191,896 = 191,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,284x = 191,896 × 191,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,284x = 36,824,074,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,824,074,816/125,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,924.80
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