Finding the Third Proportional to 125,605 and 273,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,605 and 273,026 is: 593,473.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,605 : 273,026 = 273,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,605/273,026 = 273,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,605x = 273,026 × 273,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,605x = 74,543,196,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,543,196,676/125,605 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 593,473.16
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