Finding the Third Proportional to 125,472 and 195,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,472 and 195,828 is: 305,634.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,472 : 195,828 = 195,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,472/195,828 = 195,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,472x = 195,828 × 195,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,472x = 38,348,605,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,348,605,584/125,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,634.77
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