Finding the Third Proportional to 125,348 and 270,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,348 and 270,076 is: 581,908.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,348 : 270,076 = 270,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,348/270,076 = 270,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,348x = 270,076 × 270,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,348x = 72,941,045,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,941,045,776/125,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,908.33
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