Finding the Third Proportional to 125,454 and 269,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,454 and 269,100 is: 577,222.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,454 : 269,100 = 269,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,454/269,100 = 269,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,454x = 269,100 × 269,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,454x = 72,414,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,414,810,000/125,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,222.01
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