Finding the Third Proportional to 125,421 and 194,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,421 and 194,283 is: 300,953.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,421 : 194,283 = 194,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,421/194,283 = 194,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,421x = 194,283 × 194,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,421x = 37,745,884,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,745,884,089/125,421 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,953.46
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