Finding the Third Proportional to 83,350 and 125,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,350 and 125,034 is: 187,564.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,350 : 125,034 = 125,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,350/125,034 = 125,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,350x = 125,034 × 125,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,350x = 15,633,501,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,633,501,156/83,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,564.50
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