Finding the Third Proportional to 125,512 and 181,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,512 and 181,464 is: 262,358.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,512 : 181,464 = 181,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,512/181,464 = 181,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,512x = 181,464 × 181,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,512x = 32,929,183,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,929,183,296/125,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,358.84
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