Finding the Third Proportional to 125,284 and 194,118
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,284 and 194,118 is: 300,771.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,284 : 194,118 = 194,118 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,284/194,118 = 194,118/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,284x = 194,118 × 194,118 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,284x = 37,681,797,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,681,797,924/125,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,771.03
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