Finding the Third Proportional to 125,646 and 194,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,646 and 194,302 is: 300,473.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,646 : 194,302 = 194,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,646/194,302 = 194,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,646x = 194,302 × 194,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,646x = 37,753,267,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,753,267,204/125,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,473.29
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