Finding the Third Proportional to 89,084 and 125,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,084 and 125,310 is: 176,267.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,084 : 125,310 = 125,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,084/125,310 = 125,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,084x = 125,310 × 125,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,084x = 15,702,596,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,702,596,100/89,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,267.30
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