Finding the Third Proportional to 125,848 and 193,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,848 and 193,148 is: 296,438.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,848 : 193,148 = 193,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,848/193,148 = 193,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,848x = 193,148 × 193,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,848x = 37,306,149,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,306,149,904/125,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,438.16
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