Finding the Third Proportional to 125,968 and 192,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,968 and 192,300 is: 293,560.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,968 : 192,300 = 192,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,968/192,300 = 192,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,968x = 192,300 × 192,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,968x = 36,979,290,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,979,290,000/125,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,560.98
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