Finding the Third Proportional to 125,452 and 195,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,452 and 195,800 is: 305,596.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,452 : 195,800 = 195,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,452/195,800 = 195,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,452x = 195,800 × 195,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,452x = 38,337,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,337,640,000/125,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,596.08
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