Finding the Third Proportional to 83,463 and 125,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,463 and 125,937 is: 190,025.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,463 : 125,937 = 125,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,463/125,937 = 125,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,463x = 125,937 × 125,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,463x = 15,860,127,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,860,127,969/83,463 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,025.86
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