Finding the Third Proportional to 125,574 and 275,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,574 and 275,934 is: 606,332.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,574 : 275,934 = 275,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,574/275,934 = 275,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,574x = 275,934 × 275,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,574x = 76,139,572,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,139,572,356/125,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606,332.30
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