Finding the Third Proportional to 125,340 and 191,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,340 and 191,982 is: 294,056.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,340 : 191,982 = 191,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,340/191,982 = 191,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,340x = 191,982 × 191,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,340x = 36,857,088,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,857,088,324/125,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,056.87
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