Finding the Third Proportional to 125,064 and 267,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,064 and 267,624 is: 572,687.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,064 : 267,624 = 267,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,064/267,624 = 267,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,064x = 267,624 × 267,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,064x = 71,622,605,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,622,605,376/125,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,687.63
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