Finding the Third Proportional to 84,132 and 125,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,132 and 125,469 is: 187,116.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,132 : 125,469 = 125,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,132/125,469 = 125,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,132x = 125,469 × 125,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,132x = 15,742,469,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,742,469,961/84,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,116.32
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