Finding the Third Proportional to 125,898 and 195,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,898 and 195,228 is: 302,736.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,898 : 195,228 = 195,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,898/195,228 = 195,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,898x = 195,228 × 195,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,898x = 38,113,971,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,113,971,984/125,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,736.91
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