Finding the Third Proportional to 79,044 and 125,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,044 and 125,124 is: 198,067.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,044 : 125,124 = 125,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,044/125,124 = 125,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,044x = 125,124 × 125,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,044x = 15,656,015,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,656,015,376/79,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,067.09
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