Finding the Third Proportional to 125,026 and 244,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,026 and 244,340 is: 477,516.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,026 : 244,340 = 244,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,026/244,340 = 244,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,026x = 244,340 × 244,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,026x = 59,702,035,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,702,035,600/125,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,516.96
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