Finding the Third Proportional to 125,664 and 271,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,664 and 271,012 is: 584,475.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,664 : 271,012 = 271,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,664/271,012 = 271,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,664x = 271,012 × 271,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,664x = 73,447,504,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,447,504,144/125,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,475.30
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