Finding the Third Proportional to 125,402 and 274,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,402 and 274,132 is: 599,259.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,402 : 274,132 = 274,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,402/274,132 = 274,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,402x = 274,132 × 274,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,402x = 75,148,353,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,148,353,424/125,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599,259.61
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