Finding the Third Proportional to 125,095 and 255,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,095 and 255,284 is: 520,963.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,095 : 255,284 = 255,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,095/255,284 = 255,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,095x = 255,284 × 255,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,095x = 65,169,920,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,169,920,656/125,095 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,963.43
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