Finding the Third Proportional to 125,524 and 275,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,524 and 275,924 is: 606,529.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,524 : 275,924 = 275,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,524/275,924 = 275,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,524x = 275,924 × 275,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,524x = 76,134,053,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,134,053,776/125,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606,529.86
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