Finding the Third Proportional to 125,656 and 194,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,656 and 194,316 is: 300,492.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,656 : 194,316 = 194,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,656/194,316 = 194,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,656x = 194,316 × 194,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,656x = 37,758,707,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,758,707,856/125,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,492.68
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