Finding the Third Proportional to 125,616 and 269,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,616 and 269,432 is: 577,900.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,616 : 269,432 = 269,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,616/269,432 = 269,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,616x = 269,432 × 269,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,616x = 72,593,602,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,593,602,624/125,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,900.93
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