Finding the Third Proportional to 125,211 and 273,426
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,211 and 273,426 is: 597,086.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,211 : 273,426 = 273,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,211/273,426 = 273,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,211x = 273,426 × 273,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,211x = 74,761,777,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,761,777,476/125,211 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597,086.34
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