Finding the Third Proportional to 125,379 and 194,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,379 and 194,220 is: 300,859.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,379 : 194,220 = 194,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,379/194,220 = 194,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,379x = 194,220 × 194,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,379x = 37,721,408,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,721,408,400/125,379 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,859.06
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