Finding the Third Proportional to 125,522 and 275,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,522 and 275,923 is: 606,535.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,522 : 275,923 = 275,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,522/275,923 = 275,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,522x = 275,923 × 275,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,522x = 76,133,501,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,133,501,929/125,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606,535.12
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