Finding the Third Proportional to 125,564 and 275,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,564 and 275,914 is: 606,292.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,564 : 275,914 = 275,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,564/275,914 = 275,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,564x = 275,914 × 275,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,564x = 76,128,535,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,128,535,396/125,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606,292.69
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