Finding the Third Proportional to 125,602 and 273,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,602 and 273,020 is: 593,461.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,602 : 273,020 = 273,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,602/273,020 = 273,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,602x = 273,020 × 273,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,602x = 74,539,920,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,539,920,400/125,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 593,461.25
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