Finding the Third Proportional to 125,041.50 and 164,234.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,041.50 and 164,234.25 is: 215,711.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,041.50 : 164,234.25 = 164,234.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,041.50/164,234.25 = 164,234.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,041.50x = 164,234.25 × 164,234.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,041.50x = 26,972,888,873.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,972,888,873.06/125,041.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,711.49
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