Finding the Third Proportional to 83,303.44 and 125,691.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,303.44 and 125,691.75 is: 189,649.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,303.44 : 125,691.75 = 125,691.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,303.44/125,691.75 = 125,691.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,303.44x = 125,691.75 × 125,691.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,303.44x = 15,798,416,018.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,798,416,018.06/83,303.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,649.03
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