Finding the Third Proportional to 125,844 and 193,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,844 and 193,140 is: 296,423.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,844 : 193,140 = 193,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,844/193,140 = 193,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,844x = 193,140 × 193,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,844x = 37,303,059,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,303,059,600/125,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,423.03
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