Finding the Third Proportional to 125,508 and 195,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,508 and 195,672 is: 305,060.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,508 : 195,672 = 195,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,508/195,672 = 195,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,508x = 195,672 × 195,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,508x = 38,287,531,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,287,531,584/125,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,060.49
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