Finding the Third Proportional to 89,494 and 125,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,494 and 125,425 is: 175,781.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,494 : 125,425 = 125,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,494/125,425 = 125,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,494x = 125,425 × 125,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,494x = 15,731,430,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,731,430,625/89,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,781.96
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