Finding the Third Proportional to 89,407 and 125,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,407 and 125,295 is: 175,588.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,407 : 125,295 = 125,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,407/125,295 = 125,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,407x = 125,295 × 125,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,407x = 15,698,837,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,698,837,025/89,407 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,588.46
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