Finding the Third Proportional to 125,454 and 268,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,454 and 268,080 is: 572,854.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,454 : 268,080 = 268,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,454/268,080 = 268,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,454x = 268,080 × 268,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,454x = 71,866,886,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,866,886,400/125,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,854.48
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