Finding the Third Proportional to 125,484 and 270,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,484 and 270,516 is: 583,173.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,484 : 270,516 = 270,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,484/270,516 = 270,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,484x = 270,516 × 270,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,484x = 73,178,906,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,178,906,256/125,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 583,173.20
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