Finding the Third Proportional to 125,569 and 261,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,569 and 261,362 is: 544,004.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,569 : 261,362 = 261,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,569/261,362 = 261,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,569x = 261,362 × 261,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,569x = 68,310,095,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,310,095,044/125,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,004.45
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