Finding the Third Proportional to 87,782 and 125,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,782 and 125,442 is: 179,258.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,782 : 125,442 = 125,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,782/125,442 = 125,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,782x = 125,442 × 125,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,782x = 15,735,695,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,735,695,364/87,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 179,258.79
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