Finding the Third Proportional to 125,630 and 273,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,630 and 273,407 is: 595,012.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,630 : 273,407 = 273,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,630/273,407 = 273,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,630x = 273,407 × 273,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,630x = 74,751,387,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,751,387,649/125,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595,012.24
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