Finding the Third Proportional to 125,330 and 194,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,330 and 194,158 is: 300,784.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,330 : 194,158 = 194,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,330/194,158 = 194,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,330x = 194,158 × 194,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,330x = 37,697,328,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,697,328,964/125,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,784.56
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