Finding the Third Proportional to 125,554 and 195,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,554 and 195,945 is: 305,800.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,554 : 195,945 = 195,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,554/195,945 = 195,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,554x = 195,945 × 195,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,554x = 38,394,443,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,394,443,025/125,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,800.24
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