Finding the Third Proportional to 125,494 and 244,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,494 and 244,682 is: 477,068.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,494 : 244,682 = 244,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,494/244,682 = 244,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,494x = 244,682 × 244,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,494x = 59,869,281,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,869,281,124/125,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,068.87
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