Finding the Third Proportional to 87,733 and 125,029.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,733 and 125,029.50 is: 178,181.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,733 : 125,029.50 = 125,029.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,733/125,029.50 = 125,029.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,733x = 125,029.50 × 125,029.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,733x = 15,632,375,870.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,632,375,870.25/87,733 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,181.25
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