Finding the Third Proportional to 125,362 and 261,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,362 and 261,092 is: 543,777.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,362 : 261,092 = 261,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,362/261,092 = 261,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,362x = 261,092 × 261,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,362x = 68,169,032,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,169,032,464/125,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543,777.48
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