Finding the Third Proportional to 125,794 and 190,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,794 and 190,314 is: 287,926.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,794 : 190,314 = 190,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,794/190,314 = 190,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,794x = 190,314 × 190,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,794x = 36,219,418,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,219,418,596/125,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,926.44
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