Finding the Third Proportional to 125,416 and 254,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,416 and 254,072 is: 514,707.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,416 : 254,072 = 254,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,416/254,072 = 254,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,416x = 254,072 × 254,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,416x = 64,552,581,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,552,581,184/125,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514,707.70
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