Finding the Third Proportional to 125,170 and 188,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,170 and 188,816 is: 284,824.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,170 : 188,816 = 188,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,170/188,816 = 188,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,170x = 188,816 × 188,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,170x = 35,651,481,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,651,481,856/125,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,824.49
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