Finding the Third Proportional to 94,302 and 125,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,302 and 125,898 is: 168,080.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,302 : 125,898 = 125,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,302/125,898 = 125,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,302x = 125,898 × 125,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,302x = 15,850,306,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,850,306,404/94,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,080.28
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