Finding the Third Proportional to 125,208 and 187,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,208 and 187,866 is: 281,880.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,208 : 187,866 = 187,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,208/187,866 = 187,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,208x = 187,866 × 187,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,208x = 35,293,633,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,293,633,956/125,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,880.02
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