Finding the Third Proportional to 125,466 and 276,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,466 and 276,204 is: 608,042.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,466 : 276,204 = 276,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,466/276,204 = 276,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,466x = 276,204 × 276,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,466x = 76,288,649,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,288,649,616/125,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,042.41
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