Finding the Third Proportional to 78,982 and 125,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,982 and 125,043 is: 197,966.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,982 : 125,043 = 125,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,982/125,043 = 125,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,982x = 125,043 × 125,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,982x = 15,635,751,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,635,751,849/78,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,966.02
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