Finding the Third Proportional to 125,641 and 194,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,641 and 194,294 is: 300,460.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,641 : 194,294 = 194,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,641/194,294 = 194,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,641x = 194,294 × 194,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,641x = 37,750,158,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,750,158,436/125,641 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,460.51
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