Finding the Third Proportional to 125,082 and 289,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,082 and 289,323 is: 669,223.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,082 : 289,323 = 289,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,082/289,323 = 289,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,082x = 289,323 × 289,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,082x = 83,707,798,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,707,798,329/125,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,223.38
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