Finding the Third Proportional to 125,228 and 274,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,228 and 274,333 is: 600,972.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,228 : 274,333 = 274,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,228/274,333 = 274,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,228x = 274,333 × 274,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,228x = 75,258,594,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,258,594,889/125,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 600,972.59
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