Finding the Third Proportional to 125,648 and 273,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,648 and 273,112 is: 593,643.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,648 : 273,112 = 273,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,648/273,112 = 273,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,648x = 273,112 × 273,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,648x = 74,590,164,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,590,164,544/125,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 593,643.87
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