Finding the Third Proportional to 125,086 and 289,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,086 and 289,333 is: 669,248.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,086 : 289,333 = 289,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,086/289,333 = 289,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,086x = 289,333 × 289,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,086x = 83,713,584,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,713,584,889/125,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,248.24
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