Finding the Third Proportional to 125,354 and 273,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,354 and 273,748 is: 597,810.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,354 : 273,748 = 273,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,354/273,748 = 273,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,354x = 273,748 × 273,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,354x = 74,937,967,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,937,967,504/125,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597,810.74
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