Finding the Third Proportional to 125,852 and 194,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,852 and 194,433 is: 300,386.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,852 : 194,433 = 194,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,852/194,433 = 194,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,852x = 194,433 × 194,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,852x = 37,804,191,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,804,191,489/125,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,386.10
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