Finding the Third Proportional to 125,439 and 178,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,439 and 178,815 is: 254,903.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,439 : 178,815 = 178,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,439/178,815 = 178,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,439x = 178,815 × 178,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,439x = 31,974,804,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,974,804,225/125,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,903.21
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