Finding the Third Proportional to 125,655 and 273,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,655 and 273,126 is: 593,671.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,655 : 273,126 = 273,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,655/273,126 = 273,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,655x = 273,126 × 273,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,655x = 74,597,811,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,597,811,876/125,655 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 593,671.66
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