Finding the Third Proportional to 125,862.75 and 175,974.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,862.75 and 175,974.75 is: 246,038.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,862.75 : 175,974.75 = 175,974.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,862.75/175,974.75 = 175,974.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,862.75x = 175,974.75 × 175,974.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,862.75x = 30,967,112,637.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,967,112,637.56/125,862.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,038.74
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