Finding the Third Proportional to 125,448 and 268,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,448 and 268,164 is: 573,240.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,448 : 268,164 = 268,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,448/268,164 = 268,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,448x = 268,164 × 268,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,448x = 71,911,930,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,911,930,896/125,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,240.95
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