Finding the Third Proportional to 109,890 and 125,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,890 and 125,442 is: 143,194.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,890 : 125,442 = 125,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,890/125,442 = 125,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,890x = 125,442 × 125,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,890x = 15,735,695,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,735,695,364/109,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,194.97
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