Finding the Third Proportional to 89,588 and 125,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,588 and 125,571 is: 176,006.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,588 : 125,571 = 125,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,588/125,571 = 125,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,588x = 125,571 × 125,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,588x = 15,768,076,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,768,076,041/89,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,006.56
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