Finding the Third Proportional to 125,488 and 270,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,488 and 270,524 is: 583,189.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,488 : 270,524 = 270,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,488/270,524 = 270,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,488x = 270,524 × 270,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,488x = 73,183,234,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,183,234,576/125,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 583,189.11
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