Finding the Third Proportional to 87,989 and 125,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,989 and 125,368 is: 178,626.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,989 : 125,368 = 125,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,989/125,368 = 125,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,989x = 125,368 × 125,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,989x = 15,717,135,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,717,135,424/87,989 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,626.14
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