Finding the Third Proportional to 125,633 and 169,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,633 and 169,819 is: 229,545.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,633 : 169,819 = 169,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,633/169,819 = 169,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,633x = 169,819 × 169,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,633x = 28,838,492,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,838,492,761/125,633 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,545.52
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