Finding the Third Proportional to 125,164 and 260,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,164 and 260,684 is: 542,936.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,164 : 260,684 = 260,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,164/260,684 = 260,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,164x = 260,684 × 260,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,164x = 67,956,147,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,956,147,856/125,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542,936.85
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