Finding the Third Proportional to 125,730 and 170,853.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,730 and 170,853.75 is: 232,172.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,730 : 170,853.75 = 170,853.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,730/170,853.75 = 170,853.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,730x = 170,853.75 × 170,853.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,730x = 29,191,003,889.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,191,003,889.06/125,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,172.15
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