Finding the Third Proportional to 125,432 and 268,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,432 and 268,348 is: 574,101.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,432 : 268,348 = 268,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,432/268,348 = 268,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,432x = 268,348 × 268,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,432x = 72,010,649,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,010,649,104/125,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 574,101.10
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