Finding the Third Proportional to 125,341 and 194,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,341 and 194,174 is: 300,807.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,341 : 194,174 = 194,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,341/194,174 = 194,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,341x = 194,174 × 194,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,341x = 37,703,542,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,703,542,276/125,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,807.73
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