Finding the Third Proportional to 88,080 and 125,505
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,080 and 125,505 is: 178,831.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,080 : 125,505 = 125,505 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,080/125,505 = 125,505/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,080x = 125,505 × 125,505 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,080x = 15,751,505,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,751,505,025/88,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,831.80
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