Finding the Third Proportional to 125,073 and 188,685
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,073 and 188,685 is: 284,650.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,073 : 188,685 = 188,685 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,073/188,685 = 188,685/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,073x = 188,685 × 188,685 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,073x = 35,602,029,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,602,029,225/125,073 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,650.00
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