Finding the Third Proportional to 125,941 and 191,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,941 and 191,918 is: 292,458.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,941 : 191,918 = 191,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,941/191,918 = 191,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,941x = 191,918 × 191,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,941x = 36,832,518,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,832,518,724/125,941 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,458.52
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