Finding the Third Proportional to 125,544 and 194,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,544 and 194,619 is: 301,699.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,544 : 194,619 = 194,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,544/194,619 = 194,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,544x = 194,619 × 194,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,544x = 37,876,555,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,876,555,161/125,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,699.45
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