Finding the Third Proportional to 125,649 and 184,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,649 and 184,707 is: 271,523.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,649 : 184,707 = 184,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,649/184,707 = 184,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,649x = 184,707 × 184,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,649x = 34,116,675,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,116,675,849/125,649 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,523.66
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