Finding the Third Proportional to 125,912.25 and 206,502.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,912.25 and 206,502.75 is: 338,675.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,912.25 : 206,502.75 = 206,502.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,912.25/206,502.75 = 206,502.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,912.25x = 206,502.75 × 206,502.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,912.25x = 42,643,385,757.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,643,385,757.56/125,912.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,675.43
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