Finding the Third Proportional to 125,178.75 and 158,604.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,178.75 and 158,604.75 is: 200,956.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,178.75 : 158,604.75 = 158,604.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,178.75/158,604.75 = 158,604.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,178.75x = 158,604.75 × 158,604.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,178.75x = 25,155,466,722.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,155,466,722.56/125,178.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,956.37
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