Finding the Third Proportional to 125,151 and 270,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,151 and 270,441 is: 584,400.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,151 : 270,441 = 270,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,151/270,441 = 270,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,151x = 270,441 × 270,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,151x = 73,138,334,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,138,334,481/125,151 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,400.72
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