Finding the Third Proportional to 125,906 and 195,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,906 and 195,242 is: 302,761.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,906 : 195,242 = 195,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,906/195,242 = 195,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,906x = 195,242 × 195,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,906x = 38,119,438,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,119,438,564/125,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,761.10
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