Finding the Third Proportional to 89,112 and 125,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,112 and 125,379 is: 176,406.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,112 : 125,379 = 125,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,112/125,379 = 125,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,112x = 125,379 × 125,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,112x = 15,719,893,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,719,893,641/89,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,406.02
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