Finding the Third Proportional to 125,451 and 269,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,451 and 269,094 is: 577,210.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,451 : 269,094 = 269,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,451/269,094 = 269,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,451x = 269,094 × 269,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,451x = 72,411,580,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,411,580,836/125,451 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,210.07
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