Finding the Third Proportional to 125,570 and 261,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,570 and 261,364 is: 544,008.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,570 : 261,364 = 261,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,570/261,364 = 261,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,570x = 261,364 × 261,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,570x = 68,311,140,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,311,140,496/125,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,008.45
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