Finding the Third Proportional to 84,069 and 125,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,069 and 125,760 is: 188,126.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,069 : 125,760 = 125,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,069/125,760 = 125,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,069x = 125,760 × 125,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,069x = 15,815,577,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,815,577,600/84,069 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,126.15
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