Finding the Third Proportional to 125,322 and 191,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,322 and 191,952 is: 294,007.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,322 : 191,952 = 191,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,322/191,952 = 191,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,322x = 191,952 × 191,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,322x = 36,845,570,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,845,570,304/125,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,007.20
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