Finding the Third Proportional to 125,532 and 275,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,532 and 275,946 is: 606,587.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,532 : 275,946 = 275,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,532/275,946 = 275,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,532x = 275,946 × 275,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,532x = 76,146,194,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,146,194,916/125,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606,587.92
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