Finding the Third Proportional to 125,309 and 275,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,309 and 275,542 is: 605,889.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,309 : 275,542 = 275,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,309/275,542 = 275,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,309x = 275,542 × 275,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,309x = 75,923,393,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,923,393,764/125,309 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 605,889.39
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