Finding the Third Proportional to 125,676 and 175,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,676 and 175,800 is: 245,915.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,676 : 175,800 = 175,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,676/175,800 = 175,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,676x = 175,800 × 175,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,676x = 30,905,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,905,640,000/125,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,915.21
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