Finding the Third Proportional to 125,624 and 269,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,624 and 269,448 is: 577,932.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,624 : 269,448 = 269,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,624/269,448 = 269,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,624x = 269,448 × 269,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,624x = 72,602,224,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,602,224,704/125,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,932.76
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