Finding the Third Proportional to 125,224 and 162,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,224 and 162,564 is: 211,038.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,224 : 162,564 = 162,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,224/162,564 = 162,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,224x = 162,564 × 162,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,224x = 26,427,054,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,427,054,096/125,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,038.25
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