Finding the Third Proportional to 125,606 and 269,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,606 and 269,410 is: 577,852.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,606 : 269,410 = 269,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,606/269,410 = 269,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,606x = 269,410 × 269,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,606x = 72,581,748,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,581,748,100/125,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,852.56
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