Finding the Third Proportional to 125,562 and 275,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,562 and 275,910 is: 606,284.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,562 : 275,910 = 275,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,562/275,910 = 275,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,562x = 275,910 × 275,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,562x = 76,126,328,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,126,328,100/125,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606,284.77
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