Finding the Third Proportional to 89,108 and 125,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,108 and 125,342 is: 176,309.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,108 : 125,342 = 125,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,108/125,342 = 125,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,108x = 125,342 × 125,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,108x = 15,710,616,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,710,616,964/89,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,309.84
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