Finding the Third Proportional to 125,996 and 193,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,996 and 193,332 is: 296,654.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,996 : 193,332 = 193,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,996/193,332 = 193,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,996x = 193,332 × 193,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,996x = 37,377,262,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,377,262,224/125,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,654.36
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