Finding the Third Proportional to 125,524 and 175,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,524 and 175,569 is: 245,566.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,524 : 175,569 = 175,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,524/175,569 = 175,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,524x = 175,569 × 175,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,524x = 30,824,473,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,824,473,761/125,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,566.38
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