Finding the Third Proportional to 125,970 and 176,115
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,970 and 176,115 is: 246,221.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,970 : 176,115 = 176,115 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,970/176,115 = 176,115/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,970x = 176,115 × 176,115 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,970x = 31,016,493,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,016,493,225/125,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,221.27
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