Finding the Third Proportional to 125,215 and 187,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,215 and 187,786 is: 281,624.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,215 : 187,786 = 187,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,215/187,786 = 187,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,215x = 187,786 × 187,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,215x = 35,263,581,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,263,581,796/125,215 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,624.26
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