Finding the Third Proportional to 125,972 and 192,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,972 and 192,619 is: 294,526.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,972 : 192,619 = 192,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,972/192,619 = 192,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,972x = 192,619 × 192,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,972x = 37,102,079,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,102,079,161/125,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,526.40
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