Finding the Third Proportional to 125,680 and 175,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,680 and 175,806 is: 245,924.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,680 : 175,806 = 175,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,680/175,806 = 175,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,680x = 175,806 × 175,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,680x = 30,907,749,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,907,749,636/125,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,924.17
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