Finding the Third Proportional to 125,644 and 194,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,644 and 194,299 is: 300,468.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,644 : 194,299 = 194,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,644/194,299 = 194,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,644x = 194,299 × 194,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,644x = 37,752,101,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,752,101,401/125,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,468.80
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