Finding the Third Proportional to 125,286.75 and 270,276.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,286.75 and 270,276.75 is: 583,058.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,286.75 : 270,276.75 = 270,276.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,286.75/270,276.75 = 270,276.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,286.75x = 270,276.75 × 270,276.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,286.75x = 73,049,521,590.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,049,521,590.56/125,286.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 583,058.64
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