Finding the Third Proportional to 70,512 and 125,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,512 and 125,256 is: 222,502.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,512 : 125,256 = 125,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,512/125,256 = 125,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,512x = 125,256 × 125,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,512x = 15,689,065,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,689,065,536/70,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,502.06
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