Finding the Third Proportional to 93,762 and 125,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,762 and 125,250 is: 167,312.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,762 : 125,250 = 125,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,762/125,250 = 125,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,762x = 125,250 × 125,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,762x = 15,687,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,687,562,500/93,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,312.58
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