Finding the Third Proportional to 125,526 and 191,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,526 and 191,230 is: 291,325.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,526 : 191,230 = 191,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,526/191,230 = 191,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,526x = 191,230 × 191,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,526x = 36,568,912,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,568,912,900/125,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,325.41
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