Finding the Third Proportional to 125,608 and 176,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,608 and 176,044 is: 246,731.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,608 : 176,044 = 176,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,608/176,044 = 176,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,608x = 176,044 × 176,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,608x = 30,991,489,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,991,489,936/125,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,731.82
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