Finding the Third Proportional to 125,644 and 273,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,644 and 273,449 is: 595,128.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,644 : 273,449 = 273,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,644/273,449 = 273,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,644x = 273,449 × 273,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,644x = 74,774,355,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,774,355,601/125,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595,128.74
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