Finding the Third Proportional to 125,128 and 269,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,128 and 269,939 is: 582,340.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,128 : 269,939 = 269,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,128/269,939 = 269,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,128x = 269,939 × 269,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,128x = 72,867,063,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,867,063,721/125,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,340.19
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