Finding the Third Proportional to 125,310 and 275,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,310 and 275,544 is: 605,893.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,310 : 275,544 = 275,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,310/275,544 = 275,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,310x = 275,544 × 275,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,310x = 75,924,495,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,924,495,936/125,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 605,893.35
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