Finding the Third Proportional to 125,194 and 270,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,194 and 270,764 is: 585,596.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,194 : 270,764 = 270,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,194/270,764 = 270,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,194x = 270,764 × 270,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,194x = 73,313,143,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,313,143,696/125,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 585,596.30
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