Finding the Third Proportional to 125,388 and 275,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,388 and 275,724 is: 606,307.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,388 : 275,724 = 275,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,388/275,724 = 275,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,388x = 275,724 × 275,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,388x = 76,023,724,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,023,724,176/125,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606,307.81
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