Finding the Third Proportional to 125,031 and 273,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,031 and 273,798 is: 599,574.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,031 : 273,798 = 273,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,031/273,798 = 273,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,031x = 273,798 × 273,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,031x = 74,965,344,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,965,344,804/125,031 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599,574.06
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