Finding the Third Proportional to 125,633 and 141,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,633 and 141,307 is: 158,936.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,633 : 141,307 = 141,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,633/141,307 = 141,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,633x = 141,307 × 141,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,633x = 19,967,668,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,967,668,249/125,633 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,936.49
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