Finding the Third Proportional to 89,046 and 125,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,046 and 125,793 is: 177,704.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,046 : 125,793 = 125,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,046/125,793 = 125,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,046x = 125,793 × 125,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,046x = 15,823,878,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,823,878,849/89,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,704.54
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