Finding the Third Proportional to 125,284 and 263,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,284 and 263,684 is: 554,973.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,284 : 263,684 = 263,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,284/263,684 = 263,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,284x = 263,684 × 263,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,284x = 69,529,251,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,529,251,856/125,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,973.12
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