Finding the Third Proportional to 125,286 and 191,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,286 and 191,898 is: 293,926.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,286 : 191,898 = 191,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,286/191,898 = 191,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,286x = 191,898 × 191,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,286x = 36,824,842,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,824,842,404/125,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,926.24
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