Finding the Third Proportional to 125,571 and 296,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,571 and 296,365 is: 699,462.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,571 : 296,365 = 296,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,571/296,365 = 296,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,571x = 296,365 × 296,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,571x = 87,832,213,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,832,213,225/125,571 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,462.56
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