Finding the Third Proportional to 125,604 and 175,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,604 and 175,690 is: 245,748.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,604 : 175,690 = 175,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,604/175,690 = 175,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,604x = 175,690 × 175,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,604x = 30,866,976,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,866,976,100/125,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,748.35
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